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This Ole House: Shakin' Stevens
#1 in UK in 1981
(Rosemary Clooney's version, in 1954, hit #1
 in the UK and USA. Her version was in key of C.)
#1.
AThis ole house once knew children,
this ole Dhouse once knew a wife.
This ole Ehouse was home and comfort,
as we Afought the storms of life.
AThis old house once rang with laughter,
this old Dhouse heard many shouts.
Now she Etrembles in the darkness,
when the Alightnin' walks about.
CHORUS:
AAin't a-gonna Dneed this house no longer,
ain't a-gonna Aneed this house no more.
Ain't got Etime to fix the shingles,
ain't got Atime to fix the floor.
Ain't got Dtime to oil the hinges,
Nor to Amend no windowpanes.
Ain't a-gonna Eneed this house no longer,
He's a-gettin' ready to meet the ASaints.
|    E|    E|    E|    A|
#2.
AThis ole house is a-gettin' shaky,
this ole Dhouse is a-gettin' old.
This ole Ehouse lets in the rain,
This ole Ahouse lets in the cold.
AOh, my knees are gettin' chilly,
but I Dfeel no fear nor pain.
Cause I've Eseen an Angel peekin'
through the broken windowApane.
CHORUS:
AAin't a-gonna Dneed this house no longer,
ain't a-gonna Aneed this house no more.
Ain't got Etime to fix the shingles,
ain't got Atime to fix the floor.
Ain't got Dtime to oil the hinges,
Nor to Amend no windowpane.
Ain't a-gonna Eneed this house no longer,
She's a-gettin' ready to meet the ASaints.
|    D|    D|    A|    A|
|    E|    E|    A|    A|
|    D|    D|    A|    A|
|    E|    E|    E|    A|
#3.
AThis ole house is afraid of thunder,
this ole Dhouse is afraid of storms.
This ole Ehouse just groans and trembles,
when the Anight flings down its arms.
AThis ole house is gettin' feeble,
this old Dhouse is in need of paint.
Just like Eme it's tuckered out,
but I'm a-gettin' ready to meet the SAaints.
CHORUS:
AAin't a-gonna Dneed this house no longer,
ain't a-gonna Aneed this house no more.
Ain't got Etime to fix the shingles,
ain't got Atime to fix the floor.
Ain't got Dtime to oil the hinges,
Nor to Amend no windowpane.
Ain't a-gonna Eneed this house no longer,
She's a-gettin' ready to meet the ASaints.
AAin't a-gonna Dneed this house no longer,
ain't a-gonna Aneed this house no more.
Ain't got Etime to fix the shingles,
ain't got Atime to fix the floor.
Ain't got Dtime to oil the hinges,
Nor to Amend no windowpane.
Ain't a-gonna Eneed this house no longer,
She's a-gettin' ready to meet the ASaints.
An eighties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"This Ole House" tells a poignant story inspired by a real-life discovery in the mountains: a hut where a man had passed away, with his loyal dog still guarding the building. The song gives voice to the old man's last words, as he reflects on his dilapidated home that once held his family, acknowledging he won't need it much longer. He's ready to leave it behind, not bothering with repairs, because he's preparing to go to heaven. Shakin' Stevens, known for evoking the sound of 1950s rock and roll, brings a lively energy to this reflective farewell. It plays like a joyful acceptance of life's end, looking forward to what comes next.

AI-written from these sources:This Ole House — Wikipedia ↗Shakin' Stevens — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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This Ole House

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This Ole House: Shakin' Stevens

#1 in UK in 1981

(Rosemary Clooney's version, in 1954, hit #1

in the UK and USA. Her version was in key of C.)

#1.

This ole house once knew children,

this ole house once knew a wife.

This ole house was home and comfort,

as we fought the storms of life.

This old house once rang with laughter,

this old house heard many shouts.

Now she trembles in the darkness,

when the lightnin' walks about.

CHORUS:

A D

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

ain't a-gonna need this house no more.

Ain't got time to fix the shingles,

ain't got time to fix the floor.

Ain't got time to oil the hinges,

Nor to mend no windowpanes.

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

He's a-gettin' ready to meet the Saints.

E E E A

| | | | |

#2.

This ole house is a-gettin' shaky,

this ole house is a-gettin' old.

This ole house lets in the rain,

This ole house lets in the cold.

Oh, my knees are gettin' chilly,

but I feel no fear nor pain.

Cause I've seen an Angel peekin'

through the broken windowpane.

CHORUS:

A D

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

ain't a-gonna need this house no more.

Ain't got time to fix the shingles,

ain't got time to fix the floor.

Ain't got time to oil the hinges,

Nor to mend no windowpane.

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

She's a-gettin' ready to meet the Saints.

D D A A

| | | | |

E E A A

| | | | |

D D A A

| | | | |

E E E A

| | | | |

#3.

This ole house is afraid of thunder,

this ole house is afraid of storms.

This ole house just groans and trembles,

when the night flings down its arms.

This ole house is gettin' feeble,

this old house is in need of paint.

Just like me it's tuckered out,

but I'm a-gettin' ready to meet the Saints.

CHORUS:

A D

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

ain't a-gonna need this house no more.

Ain't got time to fix the shingles,

ain't got time to fix the floor.

Ain't got time to oil the hinges,

Nor to mend no windowpane.

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

She's a-gettin' ready to meet the Saints.

A D

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

ain't a-gonna need this house no more.

Ain't got time to fix the shingles,

ain't got time to fix the floor.

Ain't got time to oil the hinges,

Nor to mend no windowpane.

Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer,

She's a-gettin' ready to meet the Saints.

An eighties smash from Kraziekhat.

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