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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A House Is Not A Home" by Bacharach & David in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "A House Is Not A Home" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A House Is Not A Home" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 75 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "A House Is Not A Home"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A House Is Not A Home" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A House Is Not A Home"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A House Is Not A Home" is in the key of Bb at 75 BPM.

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