Master Of The House (From Les Misérables)

by Claude-Michel Schönberg

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(G)Mas ter of the House, dol ing out the charm, read y with a hand shake and an o pen palm.

Tells a sau cy tale, makes a lit tle stir, cus tom ers ap pre ci ate a (A7)bon vi veur!

(D)Glad to do my friends a fa vour,

does n’t cost me to be nice.

But noth ing gets you noth ing, ev ’ry thing has got a lit tle (G)price!

(G)Mas ter of the House, keep er of the zoo, read y to re lieve them of a sou, or two.

Wa ter ing the wine, mak ing up the weight, pick ing up their knick knacks when they (A7)can’t see straight.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y loves a land lord,

(B)ev ’ry bod y’s bo som friend.

(Em)I (C)do what ev er plea ses, (D7)Je sus!

Don’t I bleed ’em in the (G)end!

Master Of The House (From Les Misérables) by Claude-Michel Schönberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Master Of The House (From Les Misérables)” by Claude-Michel Schönberg 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 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Master Of The House (From Les Misérables)" 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 "Master Of The House (From Les Misérables)"?
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.
How many chords does "Master Of The House (From Les Misérables)" use?
Just 7 chords: A7, B, C, D, D7, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Claude-Michel Schönberg songs work for kids?
Try "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day from Les Misérables", "Bring Him Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.