What key is "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp played in?

Pink Houses is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pink Houses"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Pink Houses" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "Pink Houses"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Pink Houses"?

"Pink Houses" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?

Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

There’s a black man

with a black cat

liv in’ in a black neigh bor hood.

sta tion.

He’s got an in ter state run nin’ through his front yard.

ca You know, he (F)thinks he’s (C)got it so good.

(G)na tion.”

And there’s a wom an when in the kitch en

clean in’ up the eve nin’ slop.

dent.”

And he looks at her and says, “Hey dar lin’, I can re mem ber when you could a stop a clock.”

Oh, but ain’t that A mer i ca, for you and me!

Ain’t that A mer i ca some thin’ to see, ba by!

Ain’t that A mer i ca, home of the free!

Yeah,

lit tle pink hous es for (C)you and me,

yeah, for you and me.

There’s a young man

in a T shirt

lis t’nin’ to a rock in’ roll in’ sta tion.

He’s got an greas y hair and a high greas y smile ca that says, “Lord, (F)this must (C)be my des ti (G)na tion.”

And ’Cause they told me

when I was young er,

“Boy, you gon na be pres i dent.”

But just like ev ’ry ba thing else, those old cra can re zy dreams just you kind the came and went.

Oh, but ain’t that A mer i ca, for you and me!

Ain’t that A mer i ca some thin’ to see, ba by!

Ain’t that A mer i ca, home of the free!

Yeah,

lit tle pink hous es for (C)you and me, oh

yeah, for you and me.

Well, there’s

Pink Houses — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Pink Houses" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Pink Houses”

What key is "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp played in?: Pink Houses is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pink Houses"?: The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pink Houses" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Pink Houses"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pink Houses"?: "Pink Houses" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?: Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.