White Houses

by Vanessa Carlton

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(C)Crashed on the floor when I moved in.

This lit tle bun ga low with some strange new friends.

Stay (C)up too late and I’m too thin.

We prom ise each oth er it’s till the end.

Now we’re (Am9)spin ning emp ty bot tles, it’s the five of us with pret ty eyed boys girls die to trust.

I (Gsus)can’t re sist the day.

No, I (G6)can’t re sist the day.

And (C)Jen ny screams out and it’s no pose, ’cause when she danc es she goes and goes.

And (C)beer through the nose on an in side joke.

And I’m so ex cit ed, I have n’t spo ken.

And (Am9)she’s so pret ty and she’s so sure.

May be I’m more clev er than a girl like her.

(Gsus)Sum mer’s all in bloom.

The (Gsus)sum mer’s end ing soon.

It’s al (F5)right

and it’s (A5)nice not to (G5)be so a (F5)lone

but I (A5)hold (G5)on to her (F5)se crets in (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

(C)May be I’m a lit tle bit o ver my head.

I come un done at the things he said.

And (C)he’s so fun ny in his bright red shirt.

We were all in love and we all got hurt.

I (Am9)sneak in to his car’s black leath er seat.

The smell of gas o line in the sum mer heat.

Boy, we’re (Gsus)go in’ way too fast.

It’s (Gsus)all too sweet to last.

It’s al right

and I (A5)put my be (G5)self in his (F5)hands.

But I (A5)hold as the (G5)on to his (F5)se crets in (G5)white hous es.

es.

I (A5)Love, lie, put or my some thing ig (G5)nites in my (F5)veins

and I (A5)pray it the (G5)nev er (F5)fades

in (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

My

first

time,

hard to ex plain.

Rush of blood,

oh,

and a lit tle bit of pain.

On a cloud y day,

it’s more com mon than you think.

He’s

my

first

mis take.

(C)May be you were all fast er than me.

We gave each oth er up so eas i ly.

These (C)sil ly lit tle wounds will nev er mend.

I feel so far from where I’ve been.

So I go (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

And (F5)you, may be (A5)you’ll re (G5)mem ber (F5)me.

What I (A5)gave is (G5)yours to (F5)keep

in (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

In (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

In (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

White Houses by Vanessa Carlton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “White Houses by Vanessa Carlton 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 C at 136 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 "White Houses" 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 "White Houses"?
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.