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The House Is Falling Down

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[Verse]
GMan had need of shelter from the Cevil from the nGight
GThe devil wind was blowin' and from hA7eaven came a lDight
CThe Son of God, a carpenter, and he Gcame with a plCan
GTo build a house where heaven could be Doffered unto Gman
[Chorus]
CWhen he came here he laid down a mGighty firm foundation
CAnd the columns and the beams were churches Gscattered through the nation
CThen rooms were added to it on that Gsame old solid rock
AThen roofs were raised by willing hands from the Dbottom to the top
CThen people came and filled the house with Gsingin' prayer and praise
CSome turned and rejected, his house Gfell on leaner days
GSon of God, o carpenter, will Cyou come back around
GThe blocks and beams are crumbling and the Dhouse is falling dGown.
[Verse]
GNow the wind is raging and the Cdevil's angry rGoar
GIs screamin' at the windows and Ahowlin' at the dDoor
CAnd thought the faithful few inside are Gstanding true and strCong
GThe house has been neglected and Dit won't be standing lGong
[Chorus]
CWhen he came here he laid down a mGighty firm foundation
CAnd the columns and the beams were churches Gscattered through the nation
CThen rooms were added to it on that Gsame old solid rock
AThen roofs were raised by willing hands from the Dbottom to the top
CThen people came and filled the house with Gsingin' prayer and praise
CSome turned and rejected, his house Gfell on leaner days
GSon of God, o carpenter, will Cyou come back around
GThe blocks and beams are crumbling and the Dhouse is falling dGown.
[Outro]
GSon of God, o carpenter, will Cyou come back around
GOur Blocks and beams are crumbling and the Dhouse is falling dGown

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The House Is Falling Down

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse]

G C G

Man had need of shelter from the evil from the night

G A7 D

The devil wind was blowin' and from heaven came a light

C G C

The Son of God, a carpenter, and he came with a plan

G D G

To build a house where heaven could be offered unto man

[Chorus]

C G

When he came here he laid down a mighty firm foundation

C G

And the columns and the beams were churches scattered through the nation

C G

Then rooms were added to it on that same old solid rock

A D

Then roofs were raised by willing hands from the bottom to the top

C G

Then people came and filled the house with singin' prayer and praise

C G

Some turned and rejected, his house fell on leaner days

G C

Son of God, o carpenter, will you come back around

G D G

The blocks and beams are crumbling and the house is falling down.

[Verse]

G C G

Now the wind is raging and the devil's angry roar

G A D

Is screamin' at the windows and howlin' at the door

C G C

And thought the faithful few inside are standing true and strong

G D G

The house has been neglected and it won't be standing long

[Chorus]

C G

When he came here he laid down a mighty firm foundation

C G

And the columns and the beams were churches scattered through the nation

C G

Then rooms were added to it on that same old solid rock

A D

Then roofs were raised by willing hands from the bottom to the top

C G

Then people came and filled the house with singin' prayer and praise

C G

Some turned and rejected, his house fell on leaner days

G C

Son of God, o carpenter, will you come back around

G D G

The blocks and beams are crumbling and the house is falling down.

[Outro]

G C

Son of God, o carpenter, will you come back around

G D G

Our Blocks and beams are crumbling and the house is falling down

About The House Is Falling Down Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play The House Is Falling Down by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The House Is Falling Down chords”, “The House Is Falling Down guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash The House Is Falling Down 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 Is Falling Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate The House Is Falling Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, A7, D, A.

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What key is "The House Is Falling Down" in?

The chords for "The House Is Falling Down" show the original chord names (including G, C, A7, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.