Kings Of Convenience - The Build Up: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "The Build Up" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
F#m The build-up A Lasted for days E C#7 Lasted for weeks F#m Lasted too long Our hero withdrew When there was two He couldn't choose one So there was none A F#m Worn into the vaguely announced A F#m Worn into the vaguely announced A The spinning top made a sound Like a train across the valley E Fading, oh so quiet C#7 But constant 'til it passed F#m Over the ridge, into the distances Written on a ticket E To remind you where to stop C#7 A And when to get off The spinning top made a sound F#m Like a train across the valley Fading, oh so quiet C#7 A But constant 'til it passed Over the ridge, into the distances E Written on a ticket To remind you where to stop C#7 F#m And when to get off The spinning top made a sound E Like a train across the valley Fading, oh so quiet C#7 F#m But constant 'til it passed Over the ridge, into the distances E Written on a ticket To remind you where to stop C#7 F#m And when to get off E When to get off C#7 A When to get off E When to get off You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C#7  E  F#m  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Build Up" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Build Up" by Kings Of Convenience.