This Old House

NRBQ

1 fan

NRBQ

NRBQ is an American rock band founded in 1967. It is known for its live performances, containing a high degree of spontaneity and levity, and blending rock, pop, jazz, blues and Tin Pan Alley styles. Its best known line-up is the 1974–1994 quartet of pianist Terry Adams, bassist Joey Spampinato, guitarist Al Anderson, and drummer Tom Ardolino. 2004 saw the beginning of a several-year long hiatus interrupted only by a few reunion performances, while band members pursued other projects. In 2011, the band returned with keyboardist Adams as the only member from any previous lineup. more »


Year:
1979
2:50
157 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

This ole house once knew his children
This ole house once knew his wife
This ole house was home and comfort
As they fought the storms of life
This old house once rang with laughter
This old house heard many shouts
Now he trembles in the darkness
When the lightnin' walks about 

[Chorus] 

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 the window-pane
Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer
He's a-gettin' ready to meet the saints 

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 his knees are-a gettin' chilly
But he feel no fear or pain
'Cause he sees an angel peekin'
Through a broken window-pane 

[Chorus] 

This ole house is afraid of thunder
This ole house is afraid of storms
This ole house just groans and trembles
When the night wind flings its arms
This ole house is a-gettin' feeble
This old house is a-needin' paint
Just like him it's tuckered out
But he's a-gettin' ready to meet the saints 

[Chorus] 

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 the window-pane
Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer
He's a-gettin' ready to meet the saints 

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Written by: Stuart Hamblen

Lyrics © HAMBLEN MUSIC COMPANY

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Discuss the This Old House Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "This Old House Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/305807/NRBQ/This+Old+House>.

    Missing lyrics by NRBQ?

    Know any other songs by NRBQ? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    This Old House

    2,833
    21     0

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Eminem: "All you other Slim Shadys, are just _______".
    A imitating
    B incorrect
    C impossible
    D impersonating

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss NRBQ's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Tue • Aug 27 • 8:30 PM
      Iridium, New York, NY
    • Wed • Aug 28 • 8:30 PM
      Iridium, New York, NY
    NRBQ tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!