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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"We Build" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "We Build" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "We Build" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "We Build" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "We Build" is in the key of G at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "We Build"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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