What key is "We Build" in?

"We Build" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "We Build" 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 "We Build" 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 "We Build"?

This arrangement of "We Build" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbsus2, Csus2, D7, Em7, F, G, Gsus2.

How long does it take to learn "We Build" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?

Try "HOLY", "WHAT IF", "HOLD ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s (G)big ger

than we thought,

we it’s (G)tall er than it (Am7)ought to be,

this (Bbsus2)pile some

of (F)rub ble

hold and (G)ru ins.

The (G)neigh bors must (Am7)talk.

It’s the (G)worst yard on

the block,

just (Bbsus2)branch

es and (F)boards

where it (G)walls stood.

Did it seem ing to (Csus2)you

like the (Em7)storm

just (Csus2)knew we weren’t quite (G)fin ished with the (Csus2)roof

when it (G)start ed?

So (Csus2)we build,

(Gsus2)we build.

We (Am7)clear a way

what (D7sus)was

and make (G)room for what will be.

If (Csus2)you hold the nails,

I’ll take the ham mer.

(G)I’ll hold it still if you’ll climb the lad der.

If (Am7)you will,

then (D7sus)I

(D7)will,

(G)build.

That’s why we (Csus2)build,

(Gsus2)we build.

We (Am7)clear a way

what (D7sus)was

and make (G)room for what will be.

If (Csus2)you hold the nails,

I’ll take the ham mer.

(G)I’ll hold it still if you’ll climb the lad der.

If (Am7)you will,

then (D7sus)I

(D7)will,

(G)build.

What I’m try ing to (Csus2)say,

in some (Em7)clum

sy (Csus2)way, is that it’s (G)you and on ly (Csus2)you,

not just for (G)now,

not just to (Csus2)day,

but it’s (G)you and on ly (Csus2)you

for (G)al ways.

So if (Csus2)you hold the nails,

I’ll take the ham mer.

(G)I’ll hold it still if you’ll climb the lad der.

And if (Am7)you will,

then (D7sus)I

(D7)will,

(G)build.

We Build by Nichole Nordeman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “We Build”

What key is "We Build" in?: "We Build" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "We Build" 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 "We Build" 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 "We Build"?: This arrangement of "We Build" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbsus2, Csus2, D7, Em7, F, G, Gsus2.
How long does it take to learn "We Build" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?: Try "HOLY", "WHAT IF", "HOLD ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.