Other arrangements of Building A Mystery
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Building A Mystery" by Sarah McLachlan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 80 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 “Building A Mystery”
- Can I learn "Building A Mystery" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Building A Mystery" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- What key is "Building A Mystery" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Building A Mystery is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Building A Mystery"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Building A Mystery" 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 "Building A Mystery"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Building A Mystery"?
- "Building A Mystery" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Building A Mystery"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus2, E, +4 more.
- What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
- Try "ADIA", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME", "DIRTY LITTLE SECRET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Building A Mystery"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Building A Mystery" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Building A Mystery"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Building A Mystery" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
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