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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Build Me Up Buttercup" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 136 BPM.
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About “Build Me Up Buttercup”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Build Me Up Buttercup" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Build Me Up Buttercup" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Build Me Up Buttercup" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Build Me Up Buttercup" is in the key of C at 136 BPM.
- What chords are in "Build Me Up Buttercup"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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