Take Care Of This House

by Leonard Bernstein

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Lyrics

Take (Cm)care of this (Bb)house,

(Cm)keep it from (Dm7)harm.

If (Bbmaj7)ban dits break (Am)in,

sound the a (Am7)larm.

(Cm)Care for this (Bb)house,

(Cm)shine it by (Ebmaj7)hand

and (Eb)keep it so (Bm7)clean the glow can be (Bm7)seen

all o ver the (Gmaj7)land.

Be (C9)care ful at (Cm7)night,

check all the (Dm)doors.

If (Gm6)some one makes (Cm6)off with a dream, the dream will be (Bm)yours.

Take (Cm)care of this (Bb)house,

be (Cm)al ways on (Dm)call,

for this (Gb)house

is the (Abm)hope

of

us

(Bb)all.

Take (Cm)care of this (Dm)call.

Care for this (Gb)house,

it’s the (Abm)hope

of

us

(Bb)all.

Take Care Of This House by Leonard Bernstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take Care Of This House” by Leonard Bernstein 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 Bb at 60 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 "Take Care Of This 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 "Take Care Of This 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.