Now playing

The House That Built Me

Chords

5.01,271 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

(Because I can't barre I play Fmaj7's for all the F's and it sounds
Standard Tuning          
W/ Capo on 5
[Intro]
C G F C
C G C
[Verse]
I know they Csay, you can't go home again
 EmI just had to come back one last time
FMa'am I know, you don't know me from Adam
But these Chand prints on the front steps are Gmine
Up those Cstairs, in that little back bedroom
Is where I Emdid my homework and I learned to play guitar
And I Fbet you didn't know, under that live oak
My Cfavorite dog is buried in the Gyard
[Chorus]
I Fthought if I could touch this place, or Cfeel it
This Dmbrokenness inside me might start Chealin'
Out Fhere it's like I'm someone else,
I Amthought that maybe I could find myFself
If CI could just come in I swear I'll Fleave
Won't take nothin' but a Cmemory
From the Ghouse that... built Cme
[Verse]
Mama Ccut out pictures of houses for years
From "EmBetter Homes and Garden" magazine
Plans were Fdrawn and concrete poured and
FNail by nail and board by board
  CDaddy gave life to Mama's dreaGm
[Chorus]
I Fthought if I could touch this place, or Cfeel it
This Dmbrokenness inside me might start Chealin'
Out Fhere it's like I'm someone else,
I Amthought that maybe I could find myFself
If CI could just come in I swear I'll Fleave
Won't take nothin' but a Cmemory
From the Ghouse that... built Cme
[Bridge]
You Amleave home and you move on and you Cdo the best you can
I got Dmlost in this old world and forFgot, who I Gam
[Chorus]
I Fthought if I could touch this place or Cfeel it
This Dmbrokenness inside me might start Chealing
Out Fhere it's like I'm someone else
I Amthought that maybe I could find myFself
If CI could walk around I swear I'll Fleave
Won't take nothin' but a Cmemory
                            G     F    C    Dm   G   C-once
From the house that.... built me

All chords in this song (6)

Open

X32O1O

Major chord - Happy, bright sound

✕ Mute Open Press

Skill · find home

C major

This shape is home. Capo 5 makes it sound in F major. End the line on this chord.

The House That Built Me

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The House That Built Me

by Miranda Lambert

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

(Because I can't barre I play Fmaj7's for all the F's and it sounds

Standard Tuning

W/ Capo on 5

[Intro]

C G F C

C G C

[Verse]

I know they say, you can't go home again

I just had to come back one last time

Ma'am I know, you don't know me from Adam

C G

But these hand prints on the front steps are mine

Up those stairs, in that little back bedroom

Is where I did my homework and I learned to play guitar

And I bet you didn't know, under that live oak

C G

My favorite dog is buried in the yard

[Chorus]

F C

I thought if I could touch this place, or feel it

Dm C

This brokenness inside me might start healin'

Out here it's like I'm someone else,

Am F

I thought that maybe I could find myself

C F

If I could just come in I swear I'll leave

Won't take nothin' but a memory

G C

From the house that... built me

[Verse]

Mama cut out pictures of houses for years

From "Better Homes and Garden" magazine

Plans were drawn and concrete poured and

Nail by nail and board by board

C G

Daddy gave life to Mama's dream

[Chorus]

F C

I thought if I could touch this place, or feel it

Dm C

This brokenness inside me might start healin'

Out here it's like I'm someone else,

Am F

I thought that maybe I could find myself

C F

If I could just come in I swear I'll leave

Won't take nothin' but a memory

G C

From the house that... built me

[Bridge]

Am C

You leave home and you move on and you do the best you can

Dm F G

I got lost in this old world and forgot, who I am

[Chorus]

F C

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it

Dm C

This brokenness inside me might start healing

Out here it's like I'm someone else

Am F

I thought that maybe I could find myself

C F

If I could walk around I swear I'll leave

Won't take nothin' but a memory

G F C Dm G C

-once

From the house that.... built me

About The House That Built Me Chords by Miranda Lambert

Learn how to play The House That Built Me by Miranda Lambert with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The House That Built Me chords”, “The House That Built Me guitar chords”, or “Miranda Lambert The House That Built Me chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The House That Built Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate The House That Built Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, G, Em, Dm, Am.

FAQ — The House That Built Me by Miranda Lambert

How do I play "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert free?

Yes. The chords for "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The House That Built Me" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The House That Built Me" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The House That Built Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The House That Built Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The House That Built Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Miranda Lambert below.

What key is "The House That Built Me" in?

The chords for "The House That Built Me" show the original chord names (including F, C, G, Em, Dm, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.