The House Is Rockin'

· by Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Lyrics

The house is a rock in’, don’t both er knock in’.

Yeah, the house is a rock in’, don’t both er knock in’.

Yeah, the (F#7)house is a rock in’, but don’t both er, come on in.

Kick off up your shoes, start a los in’ the blues.

of This bad old house tonk ain’t got ly noth in’ to lose.

They’ve Seen it (E7)all for years.

they Start spread in’ the news.

We got a (F#7)room on the floor.

Come on, ba by, shake some thin’ loose.

Well, the house is a rock in’, don’t both er knock in’.

Yeah, the house is a rock in’, don’t both er knock in’.

Yeah, the (F#7)house is a rock in’, don’t both er, come on in.

Well, the

I said, the (F#7)house is a rock in’, but don’t both er, come on in.

The House Is Rockin' by Stevie Ray Vaughan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The House Is Rockin'” by Stevie Ray Vaughan 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 B at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "The House Is Rockin'" 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 "The House Is Rockin'"?: 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 "The House Is Rockin'" use?: Just 4 chords: B7, Bbdim7, E7, F#7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Stevie Ray Vaughan songs work for kids?: Try "PRIDE AND JOY", "COLD SHOT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.