Learn "WE BUILD" by Nichole Nordeman on Piano

Master "WE BUILD" by Nichole Nordeman with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 72 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 72 BPM.

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. On 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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
72 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "We Build" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.