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.
Building A Mystery by Sarah McLachlan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Building A Mystery”
- What key is "Building A Mystery" in?
- "Building A Mystery" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Building A Mystery" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Building A Mystery" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Building A Mystery"?
- This arrangement of "Building A Mystery" uses 12 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus2, E, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Building A Mystery" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
- Try "ADIA", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME", "DIRTY LITTLE SECRET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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