House On A Hill
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Capo 2
verse 1:
D A G D
There’s a house on a hill, with a cracked window sill
G D A D A
And a roof caving into the ground, and it’s old and it’s worn
G D G A D
And the curtains are torn, and tomorrow they’re tearing it down
[Refrão] D A D G
And just like a heart, it’s falling apart
D G A
It couldn't stand up if a hard wind blew
D A D G
And it's been through it all, and there’s cracks in the wall
D A D
They may as well just take me down too
verse 2:
D A G D
There's a house on a hill when the night has been still
G D A
You can hear the years creak in the floor
D A G D
And for the broken down stair, you better say your last prayer
G A D
Cos tomorrow it won't be there no more
[Refrão] D A D G
And just like a heart, it’s falling apart
D G A
It couldn't stand up if a hard wind blew
D A D G
And it's been through it all, and there’s cracks in the wall
D A D
They may as well just take me down to
Instrumental: D A G D A G
Bridge:
A G D
No one's gonna oil up the rust in the door
A G D
The birds and the mailman don't stop anymore
D F#
And it stands all alone
G
I guess I should have known
D A D
That a house ain't always a home
[Refrão] D A D G
And just like a heart, I’m falling apart
D G A
I couldn't stand up if a hard wind blew
D A D G
And I’ve been through it all, and there’s cracks in the wall
D A D
They may as well just take me down too
D A D
They may as well just take me down too
Outro: D A G D
How to play House On A Hill
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.