White Houses

by Vanessa Carlton
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Lyrics

(C)Crashed on the floor when I moved in.

This lit tle bun ga low with some strange new friends.

Stay (C)up too late and I’m too thin.

We prom ise each oth er it’s till the end.

Now we’re (Am9)spin ning emp ty bot tles, it’s the five of us with pret ty eyed boys girls die to trust.

I (Gsus)can’t re sist the day.

No, I (G6)can’t re sist the day.

And (C)Jen ny screams out and it’s no pose, ’cause when she danc es she goes and goes.

And (C)beer through the nose on an in side joke.

And I’m so ex cit ed, I have n’t spo ken.

And (Am9)she’s so pret ty and she’s so sure.

May be I’m more clev er than a girl like her.

(Gsus)Sum mer’s all in bloom.

The (Gsus)sum mer’s end ing soon.

It’s al (F5)right

and it’s (A5)nice not to (G5)be so a (F5)lone

but I (A5)hold (G5)on to her (F5)se crets in (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

(C)May be I’m a lit tle bit o ver my head.

I come un done at the things he said.

And (C)he’s so fun ny in his bright red shirt.

We were all in love and we all got hurt.

I (Am9)sneak in to his car’s black leath er seat.

The smell of gas o line in the sum mer heat.

Boy, we’re (Gsus)go in’ way too fast.

It’s (Gsus)all too sweet to last.

It’s al right

and I (A5)put my be (G5)self in his (F5)hands.

But I (A5)hold as the (G5)on to his (F5)se crets in (G5)white hous es.

I (A5)Love, put or some thing ig (G5)nites in my (F5)veins

and I (A5)pray it the (G5)nev er (F5)fades

in (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

My

first

time,

hard to ex plain.

Rush of blood,

oh,

and a lit tle bit of pain.

On a cloud y day,

it’s more com mon than you think.

He’s

my

first

mis take.

(C)May be you were all fast er than me.

We gave each oth er up so eas i ly.

These (C)sil ly lit tle wounds will nev er mend.

I feel so far from where I’ve been.

So I go (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

And (F5)you, may be (A5)you’ll re (G5)mem ber (F5)me.

What I (A5)gave is (G5)yours to (F5)keep

in (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

In (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

In (C5)white (A5)hous (G5)es.

White Houses — Simple Sheet Music

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"White 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 C, 136 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “White Houses”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "White 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 "White Houses" by Vanessa Carlton played in?
White Houses is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "White Houses"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "White Houses" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "White Houses"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "White Houses"?
"White Houses" was originally performed by Vanessa Carlton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "White Houses"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am9, Apow, C, Cpow, F, Fmaj9, Fpow, G, +4 more.
What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
Try "ANNIE", "WHO'S TO SAY", "CAROUSEL". 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 "White Houses". Key of C, 136 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.