Little House

by The Fray

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Lyrics

She (Am)does n’t look, she (Em)does n’t see, (Am)o pens up for (Em)no bod y.

(C)Fig ures out, she (Am)fig ures out.

(Am)Nar row line, she (Em)can’t de cide, (Am)ev ’ry thing short of (Em)su i cide.

(C)Nev er hurts,

(Am)near ly works.

(Em)Some thing is scratch ing its way

out,

(Em)some thing you want to for (B)get a bout.

A (Em)part of you that ’ll nev er show, you’re the (Em)on ly one that ’ll ev er know.

(Em)Take it back where it all be gan.

(Em)Take your time.

Would you un der stand what it’s (C)all a bout, what it’s (Am)all a bout?

(Em)No one ex pects you to get

up

(Em)all on your own with no (B)one a round.

(Em)Some thing is scratch ing its way

out,

(Em)some thing you want to for (B)get a bout.

(Em)No one ex pects you to get

up

(Em)all on your own with no (B)one a round.

(Em)Some thing is scratch ing its way

out,

(Em)some thing you want to for (B)get a bout.

Little House by The Fray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little House by The Fray in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 88 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Little House" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Little House"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other The Fray songs work for kids?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.