Learn "BUILDING A MYSTERY" by Sarah McLachlan on Piano

Master "BUILDING A MYSTERY" by Sarah McLachlan with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

Lyrics

You (Bm)come out at night, that’s when the en (A)er gy comes and the (Bm)dark side’s light and the (D)vam pires roam. You strut your (G)ras ta wear and your (D)su i cide po (A)em and a (Bm)cross from a faith that died be fore (A)Je sus came. You’re (G)build ing a mys ter (Asus)y. You (Bm)live in a church (D)where you sleep with voo doo dolls, god and you (Bm)won’t give up the search for the (D)ghost in the halls. (A)oh. You wear san dals in the snow and a smile that won’t wash a way. Can you look out the (G)win dow with out your shad ow get ting in the way? You’re so (E)beau ti ful, a with an edge and charm ing. You’re so it care ful when I’m in (A)your arms ’cause you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y, hold ing on and hold ing it in. Yeah, you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y and choos ing so care ful ly. You woke up (Bm)scream ing a loud (D)where a prayer from your se cret god and to (Bm)feed give off of fears for and (D)hold back your tears, (A)oh. You give us a tan trum snow and a know that it all a grin, Can you just when you (G)need one with when the eve ning stayed. ting in the way? You’re a (E)beau ti ful, a beau ti ful fucked up man. You set it up, you're ra zor wire (A)your sharp ’cause you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y, hold ing on and hold ing it in. Yeah, you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y and choos ing so care ful ly. You woke up care ful ly. (E5)Ooh, you’re work ing (G)build ing a mys ter y, hold ing on and hold ing it in. Yeah, you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y and choos ing so care ful ly. Yeah, you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y, hold ing on and hold ing it in. Oh yeah, you’re (G)work ing (D)build ing a mys ter y and choos ing so care ful ly. You’re (D)build ing a mys ter y.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Building A Mystery" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.