Other arrangements of Master Of The House
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(Am9)Wel come, M’ sieur, sit your self down, and meet the best inn (E7)keep er in town.
As for the rest, all of them crooks, rook ing the guests and (Am9)cook ing the books.
Sel dom do you
hon est men like
a (B7)gent of good in tent who’s con (E)tent (F#m)to (E7)be...
(A)Mas ter of the House, do ling out the charm, read y with a hand shake and an o pen palm.
Tells a sauc y tale, makes a lit tle stir, cus tom ers ap pre ci ate a (B7)bon vi veur!
(E)Glad to do my a vour,
does n’t cost me to be nice,
but noth ing gets you noth ing; ev ’ry thing has got a lit tle (A)price!
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, ma king up the weight, pick ing up their knick knacks when they (B7)can’t see straight.
(E)Ev ’ry bod y a land lord,
(C#)ev ’ry bod y’s bos om friend
(F#m)I (D)do what ev er pleas es, (E7)Je sus!
Don’t I bleed ’em in the (A)end?
Mas ter of the House, quick to catch yer eye, nev er wants a pass er by to pass him by.
Serv ant to the poor, but ler to the great, com for ter, phi los o pher and (B7)life long mate!
(E)Ev ’ry bod y’s com pan ion,
(C#)Ev ’ry bod y’s chap er one,
but (D)lock up your va lis es, (E7)Je sus!
Won’t I skin yer to the (A)bone?
(D)How it all in creas es, all them bits and piec es, (E7)Je sus!
It’s a maz ing how it (A)grows!
Mas ter of the House, quick to catch yer eye, nev er wants a pass er by to pass him by.
Serv ant to the poor, but ler to the great, com for ter, phi los o pher and (B7)life long mate!
(E)Ev ’ry bod y’s com pan ion,
(C#)Gives ’em ev ’ry thing he’s got.
(D)Dirt y bunch of gee zers, (E7)Je sus!
What a sor ry lit tle (A)lot!
Master Of The House — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Master Of The House" by Alain Boublil: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Master Of The House”
- Can I sing "Master Of The House" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Master Of The House" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Master Of The House" by Alain Boublil in?
- The backing track is in A at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Master Of The House" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Master Of The House"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Master Of The House", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Master Of The House" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Master Of The House"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Master Of The House"?
- "Master Of The House" was originally performed by Alain Boublil. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Alain Boublil are available?
- Other accompaniments by Alain Boublil: "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Do You Hear The People Sing?", "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Master Of The House" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Master Of The House" by Alain Boublil. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Master Of The House" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Master Of The House" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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