Our House

by Madness
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Lyrics

Fa ther wears his Sun day (Gm)best,

(Dm)mo ther’s tired she needs a rest, the (Fm)kids are play ing up down stairs.

Sis ter’s sigh ing in her (Gm)sleep,

(Dm)bro ther’s got a date to keep he (Fm)can’t hang a round.

Our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our (D)street, our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our...

Our house is has a (Gm)crowd,

(Dm)there’s al ways some thing hap pening and (Fm)it’s u su al ly quite loud.

Our Mum she’s so house proud, (Gm)sleep,

(Dm)no thing ev slows her and a mess (Fm)is not al lowed.

Our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our (D)street, our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our...

Our (F#m)house

in the (Em)mid dle of our Some thing (F#m)tells you that you’ve (C#m)got to make a (Em)way from it.

Fa ther gets up late for (Gm)work,

(Dm)Mo ther has to iron his shirt, (Fm)then she sends the kids to school.

Sees them off with a small (Gm)kiss,

(Dm)she’s the one they’re going to miss in (Fm)lots of ways.

Our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our (D)street, our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our...

(C)I re mem ber way back then, when ev ’ry thing was true and when (Gm)we would have such a ve ry good time, such a (Dm)fine time,

such a (Fm)hap py time.

And (C)I re mem ber how we’d play, sim ply waste the day a way, (Gm)then we’d say no thing would come be tween us,

two (Fm)dream ers.

Fa ther wears his Sun day (Gm)best,

(Dm)mo ther’s tired she needs a rest, the (Fm)kids are play ing up down stairs.

Sis ter’s sigh ing in her (Gm)sleep,

(Dm)bro ther’s got a date to keep he (Fm)can’t hang a round.

Our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our (D)street, our (Am)house

in the (Gm)mid dle of our (B)street.

Our (F#m)house

in the (Em)mid dle of our (B)street, our (F#m)house

in the (Em)mid dle of our...

Our (Gm)house,

was our (Fm)cas tle and our (C)keep.

Our (Gm)house

in the (Fm)mid dle of our (D)street.

Our (Am)house,

that was (Gm)where we used to (D)sleep.

Our (Am)house,

in the (Gm)mid dle of our (B)street.

Our (F#m)house

in the (Em)mid dle of our (B)street.

Our (F#m)house

Our House — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Our House" by Madness. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Our House

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Our House" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Our House".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Our House" by Madness in?
The backing track is in C at 120 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 "Our 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 "Our House"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Our House", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Our 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 "Our 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 "Our House"?
"Our House" was originally performed by Madness. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Madness are available?
Other accompaniments by Madness: "Baggy Trousers", "It Must Be Love", "Mr Apples". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Our House" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Our House" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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