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(G11)Why (G9sus)do (G13)you (C)build me up (build me up), but ter cup, ba by, just to (F)let me down (let me down) and (G11)mess me a round, and then worst of all (worst of all) you (E)nev er call, ba by, when you (F)say you will (say you will) but (G11)I love you still; I need you (I need you) more than an y one, dar ling, you (F)know that I have from the (Fm)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 (G)ten, you tell me (Bb)time and a (F)gain but you’re late,
I wait a (Dm)round and then: I (C)run to the (G)door, I can’t take an y (F)more, it’s not you,
you let me (Dm)down a gain.
Ba by, ba by, try to (G7)find
a lit tle time and (A7)I’ll make you (Dm)hap (A7)py, (Dm)I’ll be home, I’ll be be (D7)side the phone wait ing for (G)you.
(Gsus)Oo.
(G9sus)Oo.
(G11)Why (G9sus)do (G13)you (C)build me up (build me up), but ter cup, ba by, just to (F)let me down (let me down) and (G11)mess me a round, and then worst of all (worst of all) you (E)nev er call, ba by, when you (F)say you will (say you will) but (G11)I love you still; I need you (I need you) more than an y one, dar ling, you (F)know that I have from the (Fm)start.
So (C)build me up (build me up), but ter cup, don’t break my (F)heart.
I’ll To (C)you I’m a (G)toy but I could (Bb)time be the (F)boy you a dore.
If you just (Dm)let me know: and (C)though you’re un (G)true I’m at tract ed to (F)you all the more.
Why do I (Dm)need you so?
Ba by, ba by, try to (G7)find
a lit tle time and (A7)I’ll make you (Dm)hap (A7)py, (Dm)I’ll be home, I’ll be be (D7)side the phone wait ing for (G)you.
(Gsus)Oo.
(G9sus)Oo.
(G11)Why (G9sus)do (G13)you
(F)Don’t (C)break (Dm7)my (C)heart.
Build Me Up, Buttercup — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Build Me Up, Buttercup" by The Foundations: 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 C, 142 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Build Me Up, Buttercup”
- What key is "Build Me Up, Buttercup" by The Foundations played in?
- Build Me Up, Buttercup is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- The arrangement plays at 142 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Build Me Up, Buttercup" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- "Build Me Up, Buttercup" was originally performed by The Foundations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Build Me Up, Buttercup"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, Bb, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, Dm9, +11 more.
- What other songs by The Foundations can I play here?
- Try "BABY, NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU", "Build Me Up Buttercup", "Build Me Up Buttercup". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Build Me Up, Buttercup" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Build Me Up, Buttercup" by The Foundations. 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 "Build Me Up, Buttercup" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Build Me Up, Buttercup" 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.