We Built This City

by Starship

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We (Bbmaj9)built this cit y,

we (F)built this cit y on (F)rock (Gm7)and (F)roll.

Built this cit y,

we (F)built this cit y on (Am7)rock (F)and roll.

Say you al don’t ways know me

or (Bb)rec og nize my face.

(Eb)Say (C)Who cares, you don’t they’re care who goes ing to that kind of place.

tion names.

Knee deep in the hoop la,

’cause (Bb)sink ing in your fight,

They (Eb)too man ir y (C)run a ways

eat ing up the night.

Mar (Dm)co ni plays the (Bbmaj7)mam ba, lis ten to the ra di (C)o.

Don’t you re (F)mem ber?

We (F)built this (Bb)cit y,

we (F)built this (Bb)cit y on (F)rock (C)and (Dm)roll.

We (Bbmaj9)built this cit y,

we (F)built this cit y on (F)rock (Gm7)and (F)roll.

(Bbmaj9)Built this cit y,

we (F)built this cit y on (C)rock (F)and (Bb)roll.

Some one al don’t the play ing

or (Bb)cor por a tion games.

(Eb)Who (C)Who rides you don’t the al ways chang ing in two cor por a tion names.

We just want to dance here,

’cause (Bb)some one stole the stage.

They (Eb)call us for re (C)spon si ble,

write us off the page.

Mar (Dm)co ni plays the (Bbmaj7)mam ba,

lis ten to the ra di (C)o.

Don’t you re (F)mem ber?

We (F)built this (Bb)cit y,

we (F)built this (Bb)cit y on (F)rock (C)and (Dm)roll.

We (Bbmaj9)built this cit y,

we (F)built this cit y on (F)rock (Gm7)and (F)roll.

(Bbmaj9)Built this cit y,

we (F)built this cit y on (C)rock (F)and (Bb)roll.

It’s just an (F)oth er (Bb)Sun (F)day

(F)in a (F)tired old (F)street.

Po (F)lice have (F)got the (Bb)choke (F)hold, oh, (C)oh oh (F)oh,

but we just (C)lost (F)the beat.

Who

We built, we built this cit y, now.

Built this We built, cit y, we built this cit y.

We built, we built this cit y, now.

Built this We built, cit y, we built this cit y.

We Built This City by Starship — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Built This City” by Starship in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 150 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "We Built This City" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "We Built This City"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.