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Why do you build me up But ter cup ba by, just to (F)let me down and (F)mess me a (G)round?
And then worst of all you (E)nev er call, ba by, when you (F)say you will.
But (F)I love you (G)still.
I need you
more than an y one, darl in’.
You (F)know that I have from the (Ddim)start.
So (C)build me up But ter cup, don’t break my (F)heart.
“I’ll be (C)o ver at ten,” you told me (Bb)time and a gain, but you’re late.
I wait ed (F)round and then I (C)run to the door, I can’t take an y more, it’s not 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
(N.C.)you.
(You.)
Why do you build
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, 136 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 “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 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Build Me Up Buttercup" 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 "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 13 chords: A7, Bb, C, D7, Ddim, Dm, Dm7, E, +5 more.
- What other songs by The Foundations can I play here?
- Try "BUILD ME UP, BUTTERCUP", "BABY, NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU", "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.