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Pick a learning view.
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.
We Build — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "We Build" by Nichole Nordeman: 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 G, 72 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 “We Build”
- What key is "We Build" by Nichole Nordeman played in?
- We Build is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Build"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "We Build" 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 "We Build"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "We Build"?
- "We Build" was originally performed by Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "We Build"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbsus2, Csus2, D7, Em7, F, G, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?
- Try "HOLY", "WHAT IF", "HOLD ON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "We Build" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "We Build" by Nichole Nordeman. 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 "We Build" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "We Build" 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.