The House That Jack Built
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E = 022100 A = x02220
B7 = x21202 Db7 = x46464
F# = 244322 B = x24442
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E E A E B7 E A E B7 E
INTRO
E A
I knew a man named Jack, who built a little shack,
E B7
A house he could call his home.
E A
Love came callin', pretty soon he was fallin'
E B7 E
And he didn't have to live alone.
E A
Well her name was Jill and she made Jack feel
E B7
Like a king in a mansion on a hill.
E A
And for a while, they loved in style,
E B7 E
Livin' in the house that Jack built.
B7 A B7 E
It was a red-brick shack on a country acre, flower boxes in the windowsill.
B7 A B7
Picket fence, it was picture perfect, every room was filled with
E A
Love, love, sweet sweet love,
E B7 E
Livin' in the house that Jack built.
E A E B7 E A E B7 E Db7
INSTRUMENTAL
F# B
Well along came Joe, he had a lotta dough,
F# Db7
That he made from a moonshine still.
F# B
And he caught Jill's eye, and it made Jack cry,
F# Db7 F#
Now Joe's livin' in the house that Jack built.
Db7 B Db7 F#
It was a red-brick shack on a country acre, flower boxes in the windowsill.
Db7 B Db7
Picket fence, it was picture perfect, every room was filled with
F# B
Love, love, sweet sweet love,
F# Db7 F#
Livin' in the house that Jack built.
Db7 B Db7 F# Db7 B Db7
INSTRUMENTAL
F# B
Love, love, sweet sweet love,
F# Db7 F#
Livin' in the house that Jack built.
Db7 B Db7 F#
It was a red-brick shack on a country acre, flower boxes in the windowsill.
Db7 B Db7
Picket fence, it was picture perfect, every room was filled with
F# B
Love, love, sweet sweet love,
F# Db7 F#
Livin' in the house that Jack built.
F# B
Now who's that guy in love with a girl,
F# Db7 F# F# B F# Db7 F#
Livin' in the house that Jack built.
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/ = slide up h = hammer-on
b = bend br = bend & release
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LEAD SOLO
Db7 B Db7 B F#
E----------------------------------------9---7-----|
B--4---4-4-----------------------------4-9---7-----|
G--3/4-3-1-------------------------4-6b--8b--6br---|
D---------4-3-2h3----------------------------------|
A----------------4-2-1----------2/6----------------|
E---------------------4-2-1-0-1--------------------|
How to play The House That Jack Built
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.