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Intro:
  D   Am(x3),   B  A#  
Verse 1:
Good Dmorning Miss, can I Amhelp you son?
Six-Dteen today, and Amup for fun.
I'm a F7big boy now, or so they say,
So E7if you'll serve, I'll be on my way.D  Am  
Verse 2:
Box Dof balloons, with the Amfeather-light touch,
Pack of Dparty-poppers, that pop Amin the night.
A F7toothbrush and hairspray, plastic grin,
Miss E7Clay on all corners, has just walked in.
Chorus 1:
 EmWelcome to the C7House of EmFun, now I've B7come of age,
 EmWelcome to the C7House of EmFun.B7  
 F#mWelcome to the D7lion's F#mden; temptation's C#7on his way.
 EmWelcome to the C7House B7of...
Interlude:
  D   Am(x2)
Verse 3:
(Am)                             D  Am  
 N-n-n-n-n-n-no, no miss; you mis-understood,
Six-Dteen big boy, full pint, in Ammy manhood.
I'm F7up to date, and the date's today,
So E7if you'll serve, I'll be on my way.
Chorus 2:
 F#mWelcome to the D7House of F#mFun, now I've C#7come of age,
 F#mWelcome to the D7House of F#mFun.C#7  
 F#mWelcome to the D7lion's F#mden; temptation's C#7on his way.
 EmWelcome to the C7House B7of...
Interlude:
  D   Am(x2),   B  A#  
Middle 8:
 AI'm sorry son, but D#we don't stock,
 AParty gimmicks, F#min this shop.
 BmTry the House of Fun; it's Gquicker if you run;
This is a chemist's, not a AJoke A7Shop!
Verse 4:
 DParty hats, simple Amenough, clear,
Compre-Dhende? Savvy? Understand? AmDo you hear?
A pack of Dparty hats, with the Amcoloured tips,
 DToo late; Gorgon's Amheard gossip.
Well F7hello Joe, hello Miss Clay; many E7happy returns from the day.
Chorus 3:
 EmWelcome to the C7House of EmFun, now I've B7come of age,
 EmWelcome to the C7House of EmFun.B7  
 F#mWelcome to the D7lion's F#mden; temptation's C#7on his way.
 F#mWelcome to the D7House of F#mFun.B7  
Chorus 4:
 EmWelcome to the C7House of EmFun, now I've B7come of age,
 EmWelcome to the C7House of EmFun.B7  
 F#mWelcome to the D7lion's F#mden; temptation's C#7on his way.
 F#mWelcome to the D7House of F#mFun.C#7  
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   D       Am      B       A#      F7      E7      Em      C7      B7
   F#m     D7      C#7     A       D#      Bm      G       A7

All chords in this song (17)

The story behind the song

"House of Fun" by Madness, released as a single in 1982, captures the playful and energetic spirit of this English ska and pop band. The song was originally recorded without its now-iconic chorus, which was added later during the recording process. This vibrant track showcases the band's distinctive style, marking their only UK number-one single. When you play it, channel the lively, slightly mischievous energy that defines Madness's sound.

AI-written from these sources:House of Fun — Wikipedia ↗Madness (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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House Of Fun

by Madness

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F#m

C#7

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Intro:

D Am B A#

(x3),

Verse 1:

D Am

Good morning Miss, can I help you son?

D Am

Six-teen today, and up for fun.

I'm a big boy now, or so they say,

E7 D Am

So if you'll serve, I'll be on my way.

Verse 2:

D Am

Box of balloons, with the feather-light touch,

D Am

Pack of party-poppers, that pop in the night.

A toothbrush and hairspray, plastic grin,

Miss Clay on all corners, has just walked in.

Chorus 1:

Em C7 Em B7

Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age,

Em C7 Em B7

Welcome to the House of Fun.

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.

Em C7 B7

Welcome to the House of...

Interlude:

D Am

(x2)

Verse 3:

Am D Am

()

N-n-n-n-n-n-no, no miss; you mis-understood,

D Am

Six-teen big boy, full pint, in my manhood.

I'm up to date, and the date's today,

So if you'll serve, I'll be on my way.

Chorus 2:

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age,

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the House of Fun.

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.

Em C7 B7

Welcome to the House of...

Interlude:

D Am B A#

(x2),

Middle 8:

A D#

I'm sorry son, but we don't stock,

A F#m

Party gimmicks, in this shop.

Bm G

Try the House of Fun; it's quicker if you run;

A A7

This is a chemist's, not a Joke Shop!

Verse 4:

D Am

Party hats, simple enough, clear,

D Am

Compre-hende? Savvy? Understand? Do you hear?

D Am

A pack of party hats, with the coloured tips,

D Am

Too late; Gorgon's heard gossip.

F7 E7

Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay; many happy returns from the day.

Chorus 3:

Em C7 Em B7

Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age,

Em C7 Em B7

Welcome to the House of Fun.

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.

F#m D7 F#m B7

Welcome to the House of Fun.

Chorus 4:

Em C7 Em B7

Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age,

Em C7 Em B7

Welcome to the House of Fun.

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.

F#m D7 F#m C#7

Welcome to the House of Fun.

(Repeat to Fade)

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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D Am B A# F7 E7 Em C7 B7

F#m D7 C#7 A D# Bm G A7

About House Of Fun Chords by Madness

Learn how to play House Of Fun by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “House Of Fun chords”, “House Of Fun guitar chords”, or “Madness House Of Fun 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 House Of Fun chords and for experienced players who want accurate House Of Fun lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Am, B, A#, F7, E7.

FAQ — House Of Fun by Madness

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What key is "House Of Fun" in?

The chords for "House Of Fun" show the original chord names (including D, Am, B, A#, F7, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.