Amanda Cook – House On A Hill Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Amanda Cook – House On A Hill Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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ChordsG6GDG/BCEmD5Em7C2Dsus4G5G/DC/E

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This is the chord progression of House On A Hill by Amanda Cook on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G6

[Verse 1]
G
It’s quiet
D
In this house upon a hill
G/B
You won’t mind it
C
Some things you can’t know ’til you’re still
G
In the silence
D
Where your spinning thoughts slow down
Em
In the stillness
C
Things have a way of working out

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[Chorus 1]
G D5
Allow me to introduce myself again
Em7 C2
I’m the one who held you before time began
G D5
I’ve been waiting for you to let me be your friend
Em7 C2
Everything you ever need is everything I am
G
I am
D5
I am
G/B C
I am

[Verse 2]
G
Take your chances
D
There’s nothing here to lose
G/B
Ask your questions
C
I promise you the truth
G/B
As you ready
D
I want to heal your heart
Em
Is it heavy?
C2
Old wounds have left a mark

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[Chorus 2]
G D5
Allow me to introduce myself again
Em7 C2
I was with you every place you’ve ever been
G D5
I’m the one who held you when you couldn’t stand
Em7 C2
If you’re wondering who can heal your brokenness I can
G
I can
Dsus4
I can
G/B C
I can

[Interlude]
|G |G D5 |C |C | x3
|Em7 |Em7 G|C |C |

[Verse 3]
G5
I will meet you
D
In the house upon a hill
Em7
How I want to
C
Show you I am real

[Chorus 3]
G/B D5
Allow me to introduce myself again
G/B C
I’m the love you used to think could not exist
G/D D
I’m as sure as where you’re standing and as free as the wind
G/B C/E
You don’t have to reach for me ’cause this is where I am
G/B
I am
D
I am
G/B C
I am

[Outro]
G5
I am

How to play House On A Hill: key, chords and progression

To play House On A Hill by Amanda Cook, think in G major (one sharp: F♯). It takes 13 chords: G6, G, D, G/B, C, Em, D5, Em7, C2, Dsus4, G5 and G/D and 1 more.

The backbone of the song is G – D5 – Em7 – C2 (I – V – vi7 – IVsus2 in G major), the “four-chord” progression behind countless pop, rock and worship songs. In solfa, that is doh – soh – lah – fah. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G6 chord on guitar (320000)
G6G B D E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D5 chord on guitar (xx023x)
D5D A
Em7 chord on guitar (020000)
Em7E G B D
Csus2 chord on guitar (x35533)
Csus2C D G
Dsus4 chord on guitar (xx0233)
Dsus4D G A
G5 chord on guitar (355xxx)
G5G D

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House On A Hill chords: questions

What key is House On A Hill in?

House On A Hill by Amanda Cook is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in House On A Hill?

House On A Hill uses 13 chords: G6, G, D, G/B, C, Em, D5, Em7, C2, Dsus4, G5, G/D and 1 more.

What is the chord progression of House On A Hill?

The main progression is G – D5 – Em7 – C2 (I – V – vi7 – IVsus2), the “four-chord” progression behind countless pop, rock and worship songs.

Is House On A Hill easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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