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A House Is Not a Home Lyrics by Mavis Staples

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A chair is still a chair
Even when there's no one sitting there
But a chair is not a house
And a house is not a home
When there's no one there to hold you tight
And no one there you can kiss good night
A room is still a room
Even when there's nothing there but gloom
But a room is not a house
And a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a broken heart
Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears
But it's just a crazy game
When it ends it ends in tears
Darling, have a heart
Don't let one mistake keep us apart
I'm not meant to live alone
Turn this house into a home
When I climb the stair and turn the key
Oh, please be there still in love with me
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Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

About “A House Is Not a Home” by Mavis Staples

Read the complete lyrics to "A House Is Not a Home" by Mavis Staples from the album "Mavis Staples". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"A House Is Not a Home" is credited to Mavis Staples. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A House Is Not a Home" appears on "Mavis Staples".

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