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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"A House Is Not A Home" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 75 BPM.
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About “A House Is Not A Home”
- Where are the chord symbols for "A House Is Not A Home" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A House Is Not A Home" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "A House Is Not A Home" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A House Is Not A Home" is in the key of Bb at 75 BPM.
- What chords are in "A House Is Not A Home"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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