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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"A House Is Not A Home" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A House Is Not A Home"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 F 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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A House Is Not A Home". Key of F, 75 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.