To Build A Home

by Cinematic Orchestra
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Lyrics

There is a (A)house built out of stone.

Wood en floors, (A)walls

and win (E)dow sills.

Ta bles and (A)chairs worn by all of the dust.

This is a (Dsus2)place where I don’t feel a lone.

This is a (Dsus2)place where I feel

at home.

And (D)I

(Amaj7)built

a home

for you,

for me.

Un (D)til

you dis

ap pear

from me,

from you.

And (D)now

it’s time

to leave

and turn

to dust.

(D)Out in the gar den where we plant

ed the seeds

(Bm)there

is a tree

as old

as me.

(D)Bran ches were sown by the col

our of green.

(Bm)Ground

had rose

and past

it’s knees.

By the (D)cracks

of your skin I climbed

to the top,

(Bm)I

climb the tree

to see

the world.

When the (D)gusts

came a round to blow

me down,

held on as tight (Dsus2)ly as you held

on to me.

When the

(Bm)Held on as tight (Dsus2)ly as you held

on to (E)me.

To Build A Home β€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "To Build A Home" by Cinematic Orchestra. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 56 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œTo Build A Home”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "To Build A Home" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "To Build A Home".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "To Build A Home" by Cinematic Orchestra in?
The backing track is in A at 56 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "To Build A Home" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "To Build A Home"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "To Build A Home", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "To Build A Home" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "To Build A Home"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "To Build A Home"?
"To Build A Home" was originally performed by Cinematic Orchestra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "To Build A Home" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "To Build A Home" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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