Other arrangements of Deconstruction
Pick a learning view.
We (A)talked up all night and (A)still came to no con clu sion.
We (A)start ed a fight that (A)end ed in (D)si lent con (Bm7)fu sion.
And as we sat stuck, you could (A)hear the trash truck (D)mak ing its way through the neigh bor hood,
pick ing (Bm7)up the thrown out, dif f’rent (A)from house to house.
We (D)get to de cide what we think is no good.
We’re (A)sculpt ed from youth; the chip ping a way makes me (Bm7)wear y.
(E)And (A)as for the truth, it seems like we just pick a theo ry
(E)it’s the one that just i fies our dai ly lives (D)backs us with qui ver and ar rows to pro tect o pen ings.
’Cause when the (A)war ring be gins, how (D)quick ly the wide o pen (E)nar rows.
(E)In to the (A)small (E)ness (D)of our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
We (A)thought it was chang ing, but it nev er was; it’s just the same as it ev (A)er was.
A (A)fam ’ly of fox es came to my yard and dug in,
so I (A)looked in a book to see what this could pos si bly mean.
Yeah, ’cause there’s (Bm7)fate in the breeze, (A)signs in the trees and (D)pos si ble tra gic e vents,
when forc es col lide with the (A)dam age strewn wide, and (D)holes blast ed straight through the fence.
(E)Whoa, the (A)sky starts to crash, (In to the the (D)rain on the roof ness starts to drum (Bm7)of ming,
our and (A)laid out like cash, de your (D)take on my list tion of short of com (Bm7)ings.
And now the show starts to close.
the (D)plot’s a pre dict a ble (E)show ing,
and (Bm7)though it seems grand, we’re just (A)one speck of sand and (D)back to the hour glass we’re (E)go ing.
(E)Back to the (A)small (E)ness (D)of our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
We (A)thought it was chang ing, but it nev er was.
We’re still in the (A)small ness (D)of our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
We (A)thought it was (D)chang ing, but it nev er was.
Our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
Our de con (E)struc tion
of (Dmaj7)love.
Deconstruction — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Deconstruction" by Indigo Girls: 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 A, 98 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Deconstruction”
- What key is "Deconstruction" by Indigo Girls played in?
- Deconstruction is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Deconstruction"?
- The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Deconstruction" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Deconstruction"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Deconstruction"?
- "Deconstruction" was originally performed by Indigo Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Deconstruction"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
- What other songs by Indigo Girls can I play here?
- Try "ALL THAT WE LET IN", "FREE IN YOU", "CLOSER TO FINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Deconstruction" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Deconstruction" by Indigo Girls. 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 "Deconstruction" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Deconstruction" 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.