Note: The Song Stays On A Single Chord Throughout—Am (Originally Cm). The Instruments Carry The Melody While The Bass Remains On Am (Originally Cm) For The Entire Song. Since There Are No Official Guitar Chords, I Created This Optional Chord Progression To Make It Easier To Play On Guitar. 1 2 3 4 |Em G | |Am Em | |Em G | |D Em | Intro Em Verse You EmBrought Me Here To Build Your House EmBuild Your House, Build Your House You EmBrought Me Here To Build Your House And EmGrow Your Garden Fine I EmLaid The Brick And Built Your House EmBuilt Your House, EmBuilt Your House I Laid The Brick And EmBuilt Your House Raised The Plants So EmHigh And EmWhen You Had The House And Land The EmHouse And Land, The EmHouse And Land And EmWhen You Had The House And Land Then You Told Me, "EmGo." I EmFound A Place To Build My House EmBuild My House, Build My House EmI Found A Place To Build My House Since I Couldn't Go Back EmHome You EmSaid I Couldn't Build A House EmBuild A House, Build A EmHouse You EmSaid I Couldn't Build A House So You Burnt It EmDown So EmThen I Traveled Far And Wide EmFar And Wide, Far And Wide And Then I EmTraveled Far And Wide Until I EmFound A Home I Learned Your EmWords And Wrote A Song EmWrote A Song, Wrote A Song I EmLearned Your Words And Wrote A Song To EmPut My Story Down EmBut Then You Came And Took My Song Took My SEmong, Took My Song But EmThen You Came And Took My Song Claimed It For Your EmOwn I EmTook My Bucket, Lowered It Down EmLowered It Down, Lowered It Down I Took My EmBucket, Lowered It Down The EmWell Will Ne'er Run Dry You EmBrought Me Here To Build A House EmBuild A House, Build A EmHouse You EmBrought Me Here To Build A House I Will EmNot Be Moved EmNo, I Will Not Be Moved EmNo, I Will Not Be, I Will Not Be EmI Will Not Be EmMoved
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FAQ
What are the chords for Build A House?
The chords for Build A House are: Em, G, Am, D
What is the original key of Build A House?
The original key is Am.
What is the difficulty of playing Build A House?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Build A House in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Build A House be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Build A House on ukulele?
Chord Build A House can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Build A House?
Build A House uses 4 chords: Em, G, Am, D
What is the easiest way to play Build A House?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Build A House released in?
Build A House was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Build A House?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Build A House to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Em
G
Am
D
Capo · play original chords