House of Love
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Transcribed by Joe Riess (jriess@ddt.eng.uc.edu).
Db x46664
Db/C x46564
F# 244322
F#m 244222
A#m x12231
G# 466544
B11 799877
Intro:
Db Db/C
F# G#
Chorus:
Db Db/C
Well I bet you any amount of money
F#
He'll be coming back to you
F#m Db
Ooh I know there ain't no doubt about it
Db/C
Sometimes life is funny
F#
You think you're in your darkest hour
F#m B11 Db
When the lights are coming on in the house of love
(Db/C F# G#)
First verse:
A#m
You've been up all night
G#
Thinking it was over
A#m
He's been out of sight
G#
At least for the moment
F#
But when something this strong
G#
Gets a hold on you
F#
The odds are ninety-nine to one
G#
It's got a hold on him too
Repeat chorus:
Second verse:
A#m
Now when the house is dark
G#
And you're all alone inside
A#m
You've gotta listen to your heart
G#
And put away your foolish pride
F#
Though the storm is breaking
G#
And thunder shakes the walls
F#
Love with a firm foundation
G#
Ain't never gonna fall
Repeat chorus:
Solo:
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F#
Though the storm is breaking
G#
And thunder shakes the walls
F#
Love with a firm foundation
G#
Ain't never gonna fall
Repeat chorus:
(on this last chorus, play all chords up one octave)
How to play House of Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.