Build My Life by Pat Barrett — album cover

Build My Life Chords

Pat Barrett · Build My Life · 2016

74 BPM 4/4 2:13 Beginner worshipcontemporary christian

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V1Verse 112 bars

Worthy of every song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

V2Verse 212 bars

Jesus the name above every other name

Jesus the only one who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

CChorus10 bars

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

BBridge7 bars

I will build my life upon Your love

.It is a firm foundation

I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

Beyond the notes

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The original key already fits open chords.

GEmCD

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Build My Life chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of G Original: GEmCD
Key of C: CAmFG
Key of D: DBmGA
Key of A: AF#mDE
Key of E: EC#mAB
Key of F: FDmBbC

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About Build My Life

Build My Life by Pat Barrett (2016) — G major, 74 BPM, beginner. Built around G, Em, C and D. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Verse, Chorus and Bridge, using 4 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and G major is warm and open — one of the most natural guitar keys.

Chord progressions in this song: I–V–vi–IV (Axis), vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive), I–vi–IV–V ('50s / doo-wop)

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Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Build My Life?

Build My Life was written and recorded by Pat Barrett and released in 2016. It appears on the album "Build My Life".

What key is Build My Life in?

Build My Life is in G major.

What are the chords in Build My Life?

The chord chart uses 4 chords: G, Em, C, D.

How fast is Build My Life?

Build My Life is played at 74 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is Build My Life easy to play?

Build My Life is built around 4 main chords — 4 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner. Most beginners can learn it in one session.

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