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There’s a black man
with a black cat
liv in’ in a black neigh bor hood.
tion.
He’s got an in ter state run nin’ through his front yard.
You know, he (F)thinks he’s (C)got it so good.
tion.”
And there’s a wom an when in the kitch en
clean in’ up the eve nin’ slop.
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,
oh
yeah, for you and me.
There’s a young man
in a T shirt
lis t’nin’ to a rock in’ roll in’ tion.
He’s got an greas y hair and a high greas y smile that says, “Lord, (F)this must (C)be my des ti tion.”
And ’Cause they told me
when I was young er,
“Boy, you gon na be pres i
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Pink Houses" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Pink Houses" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Pink Houses" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.