A House Is Not A Home

by Bacharach & David
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Lyrics

A (Fmaj7)chair is still a (Gm7)chair

e ven when there’s no one (Fmaj7)sit ting there.

(F9)But a (Bbmaj7)chair is not a (A7#5)house, (A)and a (Dm7)house is not a (Cm7)home (F)when there’s (Bbmaj7)no one there

to hold you (Gm7)tight,

and no one there (Gm7)you can kiss

good (Fmaj7)night.

A room is still a (Gm7)room

e ven when there’s noth ing (Fmaj7)there but gloom.

(F9)But a (Bbmaj7)room is not a (A7#5)house, (A)and a (Dm7)house is not a (Cm7)home (F)when the (Bbmaj7)two of us

are far a (Gm7)part,

and one of us (Gm7)has a bro

ken (Fmaj7)heart.

(Bb)Now and then

I call your name

and (F)sud den ly your (F)face ap (D)pears.

(Gmaj9)But it’s just

a cra zy (Am9)game.

(Gmaj9)When it ends,

it (Gm9)ends

in (C)tears.

(Fmaj7)Dar ling, have a (Gm7)heart,

don’t let one mis take keep (Fmaj7)us a part.

(F9)I’m not (Bbmaj7)meant to live a (A7#5)lone;

(A)turn this (Dm7)house in to a (Cm7)home.

(F)When I (Bbmaj7)climb the stair

and turn the (Gm7)key,

oh, please be there, (Gm7)still in love

with (Fmaj7)me.

A (Fmaj7)chair is still a (Gm7)chair

e ven when there’s no one (Fmaj7)sit ting there.

(F9)But a (Bbmaj7)chair is not a (A7#5)house,

(A)and a (Dm7)house is not a (Cm7)home (F)when there’s (Bbmaj7)no one there to hold you (Gm7)tight, and no one there (Gm7)you can kiss

good (Fmaj7)night.

A room is still a (Gm7)room

e ven when there’s noth ing (Fmaj7)there but gloom.

(F9)But a (Bbmaj7)room is not a (A7#5)house,

(A)and a (Dm7)house is not a (Cm7)home (F)when the (Bbmaj7)two of us are far a (Gm7)part, and one of us (Gm7)has a bro

ken (Fmaj7)heart.

(Bb)Now and then

I call your name

and (F)sud den ly your (F)face ap (D)pears.

(Gmaj9)But it’s just a cra zy (Am9)game.

(Gmaj9)When it ends,

it (Gm9)ends in (C)tears.

(Fmaj7)Dar ling, have a (Gm7)heart,

don’t let one mis take keep (Fmaj7)us a part.

(F9)I’m not (Bbmaj7)meant to live a (A7#5)lone;

(A)turn this (Dm7)house in to a (Cm7)home.

(F)When I (Bbmaj7)climb the stair and turn the (Gm7)key, oh, please be there, (Gm7)still in love

with (Fmaj7)me.

A (Fmaj7)me.

A House Is Not A Home — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "A House Is Not A Home" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A House Is Not A Home

Can I play "A House Is Not A Home" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A House Is Not A Home" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A House Is Not A Home" by Bacharach & David played in?
A House Is Not A Home is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A House Is Not A Home"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A House Is Not A Home" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A House Is Not A Home"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A House Is Not A Home"?
"A House Is Not A Home" was originally performed by Bacharach & David. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A House Is Not A Home"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A7, Am9, Bb, Bbmaj7, Cdom, Cm7, D7, Dm7, +7 more.
What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?
Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER", "PROMISES, PROMISES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "A House Is Not A Home"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A House Is Not A Home" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "A House Is Not A Home"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A House Is Not A Home" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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