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.
We Build — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "We Build" by Nichole Nordeman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.