The House That Jack Built

by Aretha Franklin
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(G)This was the land that he worked by hand, (C7)it was the dream for an up right man, (G)there was a room that was filled with love, (C7)it was the love that I walked out of.

(D7)This is the life, the life that he planned on, the (C7)love, the same old love in the house that (Gb)Jack built.

(The house that Jack built.) Re mem ber this house.

(G)There was a fence that that held our love, (C7)there was a gate that he walked out of.

(G)This is a heart and it turned to stone, (C7)this is a house, that it ain’t no home.

(D7)This is the life, that I de he stroyed the the (C7)day that toyed with love in the house that (Gb)Jack built.

(The house that Jack built.) Re mem ber this house.

Oh, (F)what’s

the use of (G)cry in’,

you know I (F)brought it on my self, there’s no de (G)ny in’,

but it (F)seems

aw f’lly (G)fun ny

that I (A7)did n’t un der stand un til I (D7)lost my up right man.

Up on the hill ev ’ry thing stands (C7)still

in the house that (G)Jack built.

(The house that Jack built.) Re mem ber this house.

(The house that Jack built.) Lis ten; (G)I got the house, I got the car, (C7)I got the rug, I got the rock, but I (G)ain’t got Jack, and I want my (C7)Jack back!

I turned my back on Jack, he said he was n’t com in’ (C7)back, I turned my back on Jack, he said he was n’t com in’ (G)back.

Oh, Jack, (C7)come on back!

(G)Jack, oh, Jack, (C7)come on back!

(G)Jack, oh, Jack, (C7)come on back!

The House That Jack Built — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "The House That Jack Built" by Aretha Franklin. 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The House That Jack Built

What key is the piano accompaniment for "The House That Jack Built" by Aretha Franklin in?
The backing track is in G 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 "The House That Jack Built" 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 "The House That Jack Built"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The House That Jack Built", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The House That Jack Built" 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 "The House That Jack Built"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The House That Jack Built"?
"The House That Jack Built" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Aretha Franklin are available?
Other accompaniments by Aretha Franklin: "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)", "Think". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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