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Six A.
M.,
day af ter Christ mas,
I throw some clothes on (G6)in the dark.
The smell of cold,
car seat is freez ing,
the world is sleep ing, I am
(D)numb.
They Up the stairs
to her a part ment,
I she is balled up on (G)the couch.
Her mom and dad
went down to Char lotte,
and they’re not home to find (G)us out.
And we drive.
Now that I have found some one, Now I’m (D)feel ing more a lone
than I (Bm7)ev er have be fore.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly off the (A)coast and I’m (A)head ed no (D6/9)where.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly.
(D)numb.
They call her name
at sev en thir ty.
I pace a round the park (G)ing lot,
and I walk down
to buy her flow ers
and sell some gifts that I got.
Can’t you see
it’s not me you’re dy ing for?
Now she’s (D)feel ing more a lone
than she (Bm7)ev er has be fore.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly off the (A)coast and I’m (A)head ed no (D6/9)where.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly.
As (E)weeks went by they showed that she was not fine.
They (E)told me, “Son, it’s time to tell the truth,” and
she (E)broke down
and I broke down
’cause I was (E)tired
of ly ing.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly off the (A)coast and I’m (A)head ed no (D6/9)where.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly.
Brick — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Brick" by Ben Folds Five: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 94 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Brick”
- What key is "Brick" by Ben Folds Five played in?
- Brick is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brick"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Brick" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Brick"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Brick"?
- "Brick" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ben Folds Five can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW ME", "BRICK", "Army". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Brick" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brick" by Ben Folds Five. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Brick" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Brick" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.