The House That Built Me

by Miranda Lambert
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I know they say you can’t go home a gain.

I just had to come back one last time.

(Bb)Ma’am, I know you don’t know me from Ad am,

but these (F)hand prints on the front steps are mine.

(F)Up those stairs, tures of in that lit tle back bed room

is where I (Am)did my home work and I learned to play gui tar.

and Plans And I’ll (Bb)bet you did n’t know, poured; nail by but un der that live oak my (F)fav ’rite dog is bur ied in the yard.

I (Bb)thought if I could touch this place or (F)feel it,

this (Gm7)bro ken ness in side me might start (F)heal in’.

Out (Bb)here it’s like I’m some one else.

I (Dm7)thought that may be I could find my self.

If (F)I could just come in, I swear I’ll leave.

Won’t take noth in’ but a (F)mem o ry

from the house that

built me.

Ma ma (F)cut out pic tures of hous that es tle for years room

is where from (Am)Bet ter home Homes and I Gar dens play a zine.

and Plans And were (Bb)drawn and con n’t crete poured; nail by but nail and board by board, my (F)fav ’rite Dad gave bur to Ma ma’s dream.

I (Bb)thought if I could touch this place or (F)feel it,

this (Gm7)bro ken ness in side me might start (F)heal in’.

Out (Bb)here it’s like I’m some one else.

I (Dm7)thought that may be I could find my self.

If (F)I could walk a round, I swear I’ll leave.

Won’t take noth in’ but a (F)mem o ry

from the house that

built me.

Ma ma

You (Dm)leave home, you move on and you (F)do the best you can.

(Gm7)I got lost in this old world and for (Bb)got

who I (C)am.

I built me.

The House That Built Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The House That Built Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 180 BPM.

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

About “The House That Built Me

Can I play "The House That Built Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The House That Built Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert played in?
The House That Built Me 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 "The House That Built Me"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The House That Built Me" 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 "The House That Built Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The House That Built Me"?
"The House That Built Me" was originally performed by Miranda Lambert. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The House That Built Me"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, +3 more.
What other songs by Miranda Lambert can I play here?
Try "SOMETHIN' BAD", "AUTOMATIC", "VICE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The House That Built Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The House That Built Me" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The House That Built Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The House That Built Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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