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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 — 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”
- Can I learn "We Build" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "We Build" with hands-separate practice in G at 72 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "We Build"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "We Build" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "We Build"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "We Build" is in the key of G at 72 BPM.
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