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Why do you build me up (Build me up) But ter cup ba by, just to (F)let me down (Let me down) and (F)mess me a (G)round?
And then worst of all (Worst of all) you (E7)nev er call, ba by, when you (F)say you will.
(Say you will.) But (F)I love you (G)still.
I need you (I need you) more than an y one, darl in’.
You (F)know that I have from the (Dm7)start.
So (C)build me up (Build me up) But ter cup, don’t break my (F)heart.
“I’ll be (C)o ver at ten,” I told you (Bb)time and a gain, but you’re late.
I wait ed (F)round and then I (C)run to the store, I can’t take an y more, with out you.
You let me (F)down a gain.
Ba by, ba by I (G7)try to find (Hey, hey, (Em7)hey!) a lit tle time and (A7)I’ll make you hap py.
(F)I’ll be home, I’ll be be (D7)side the phone wait ing for
(CN.C.)you.
(You.)
Why do you build me up (Build me up) But ter cup ba by, just to (F)let me down (Let me down) and (F)mess me a (G)round?
And then worst of all (Worst of all) you (E7)nev er call, ba by, when you (F)say you will.
(Say you will.) But (F)I love you (G)still.
I need you (I need you) more than an y one, darl in’.
You (F)know that I have from the (Dm7)start.
So (C)build me up (Build me up) But ter cup, don’t break my (F)heart.
To (C)you I’m a toy and I could be the boy you a dore,
if you just (F)let me know.
Al (C)though you aren’t true I’m at tract ed to you all the more.
Why do you (F)treat me so?
Ba by, ba by I (G7)try to find (Hey, hey, (Em7)hey!) a lit tle time and (A7)I’ll make you hap py.
(F)I’ll be home, I’ll be be (D7)side the phone wait ing for
(CN.C.)you.
(You.)
Why do you build Why do you build (A)heart.
(A11)I, I, I need (D)you more than a ny one ba by.
You (G)know that I have from the (Em7)start.
So (D)build me up (Build me up) But ter cup, don’t break my (G)heart.
Build Me Up, Buttercup — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Build Me Up, Buttercup" by The Foundations as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 136 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Build Me Up, Buttercup”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Build Me Up, Buttercup" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Build Me Up, Buttercup" by The Foundations in?
- The backing track is in C at 136 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Build Me Up, Buttercup" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Build Me Up, Buttercup", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Build Me Up, Buttercup" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- "Build Me Up, Buttercup" was originally performed by The Foundations. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Foundations are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Foundations: "Build Me Up Buttercup". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Build Me Up, Buttercup" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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