[Intro] D G [Verse 1] D G A Greek Revival that has never seen war D A million eggshells on the bedroom floors Em A dog that costs thousands, but you claim is a mutt Em A guitar in the corner that doesn't get played much D G You always wanted to live way off the grid D Then you met Rachel and the suburbs it is Em And now there is a pram, in the hallways you pace Em Lulu in the wardrobe and a dream that still aches [Chorus] Gsus2 I can see it, the life I could've lived A But I didn't, the wife I could've been D Em/D If I'd listened a little closer Bm If I'd loved you a little less Gsus2 Oh, I can hear it, the coffee machine A In the kitchen, the life it could've been D Em/D If I'd given up the high road Bm Made my peace there, in your bed Gsus2 Oh, I can see it, like a nightmare, like a vision G D The houses my old lovers will live in G D [Verse 2] D G An old apartment only fit for one king D The signal's bad, that's why the phone never rings Em A bookshelf full of women that you won't read if you're honest Em A desk that's worth more than the words you wrote on it D G You think it's feng shui, all that dying bamboo D You hate your neighbours, they don't care about you Em No little tiny feet, just the fan as it whirrs Em No white dress in a frame 'cause you cheated on her [Chorus] Gsus2 I can see it, the life I could've lived A But I didn't, the wife I could've been D (Em/D) If I'd listened a little closer Bm If I'd loved you a little less Gsus2 Oh, I can hear it, the coffee machine A In the kitchen, the life it could've been D Em/D If I'd given up the high road Bm Made my peace there, in your bed Gsus2 Oh, I can see it, like a nightmare, like a vision G D The houses my old lovers will live in G D [Bridge] G When the only thing that it is is past D Then the only thing you can do is laugh A Oh, laugh G I paint it out in pastels and I put me in the frame But I'm too big for the easel Bm so I ruin it again A Oh, again [Chorus] (Single strums denoted) Gsus2 Oh, I can see it, the life I could've lived A But I didn't, the wife I could've been D Em/D If I'd listened a little closer Bm If I'd loved you a little less Gsus2 Oh, I can hear it, the coffee machine A In the kitchen, the life it could've been D Em/D If I'd given up the high road Gsus2 Made my peace there, in your bed Gsus2 Oh, I can see it, like a nightmare, like a vision D The houses my old lovers will live in
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Q: What key is Houses by Maisie Peters in?
The song is in the key of E. With a capo on the 2nd fret, you play it using open D-major shapes — D, G, Em, Gsus2, A, Em/D, and Bm.
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Q: What capo position is needed for Houses?
Place your capo on the 2nd fret. This allows you to use standard open shapes while matching the original key of E.
Q: Is Houses difficult to play on guitar?
The song is rated Intermediate. Most chords are straightforward, but the Bm barre chord and shapes like Gsus2 and Em/D will require some practice.
Q: How do I play the final chorus?
The final chorus should be played with a single strum on each chord, letting them ring out for emotional impact.
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“Houses” by Maisie Peters is a reflective and emotionally charged track. The song is in the key of E – placing a capo on the 2nd fret lets you play it with comfortable D-major family open chord shapes like D, G, Em, Gsus2, A, Em/D, and Bm. With a moderately upbeat tempo of 125 BPM, the song shines through its storytelling. The final chorus uses single strums to let the lyrics breathe and create an intimate moment.
Track Info
- Song: Houses
- Artist: Maisie Peters
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: E
- Capo: 2nd Fret
- BPM: 125
- Chords: D, G, Em, Gsus2, A, Em/D, Bm
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Playing Tips
- Capo on the 2nd fret: Essential for matching the original key of E while using open D-shapes.
- Em/D chord: This slash chord creates a beautiful descending bassline feel. Play a standard Em, but make sure your D string is ringing out openly as the root (or play an Em and lift your finger off the D string so it sounds open).
- Gsus2 chord: A beautiful variation of the G chord. You can play this as 3-0-0-0-3-3 (relative to capo).
- The final chorus: Marked with a single asterisk (*), this section should be played with single down-strums. Let each chord ring out fully to capture the song’s emotional climax.
Difficulty
This song is rated Intermediate. While the core chords (D, G, Em, A) are very beginner-friendly, shapes like Gsus2 and Em/D require a bit more finesse. The transition into the Bm barre chord can also take some practice to nail cleanly at 125 BPM.