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There’s a (G)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, oh yeah, for you and me.
There’s a (G)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.
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Pink Houses — Simple Sheet Music
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"Pink Houses" 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 G, 108 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Pink Houses"?
- 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 "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 108 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 chords are used in "Pink Houses"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 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 "Pink Houses". Key of G, 108 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.