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To Build A Home

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To Build A Home
[Intro]
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E
[Verse 1]
   DThere is a Ahouse built out Eof stone
   DWooden flooArs, walls and winEdow sills...
   DTables and chaiArs worn by all Eof the dust...
   BmThis is a pDadd9lace where I don't feeAl aloneE  
   BmThis is a placDadd9e where I feel at Ahome...E  
[Interlude]
D Amaj7 D A E
[Chorus]
And, DI Amaj7built a hoDme  for yAou    for Eme
UntDil it dAmaj7isappearDed from mAe    from yoEu
And nDow, it's Amaj7time to DliF#mve and tAurn to dEust...
[Interlude]
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E
[Verse 2]
DOut in the gaArden where we plaEnted the seeds
BmThere is a trDee as oAld as mEe
DBranches were seAwn by the cEolor of green
BmGround had arDadd9ose and passed Ait's kneesE  
By the Dcracks of the Askin I climEbed to the top
BmI climbed the tDadd9ree to see tAhe worlEd
When the Dgusts came arAound to blEow me down
BmI held on as tigDadd9htly as you held Aonto meE  
BmI held on as tigDadd9htly as you held Aonto me..E.
[Interlude]
D Amaj7 D A E
[Chorus]
And, DI Amaj7built a hoDme  for yAou    for Eme
UntDil it dAmaj7isappearDed from mAe    from yoEu
And Dnow, it's Amaj7time to DliF#mve and tAurn to dEust...
[Outro]
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E

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The story behind the song

"To Build A Home" comes from The Cinematic Orchestra's 2007 album Ma Fleur. The British nu jazz and downtempo group, formed by Jason Swinscoe, blends live improvisation with turntablism and electronic elements. Their sound often features a full band, including piano, guitar, and saxophone, creating rich, textured soundscapes. This song, in particular, evokes a profound sense of longing and the quiet, deep comfort of creating a sanctuary with another person. It plays like a meditation on belonging and the foundations of love.

AI-written from these sources:The Cinematic Orchestra — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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To Build A Home

by The Cinematic Orchestra

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Dadd9

Amaj7

F#m

To Build A Home

[Intro]

D A E

Bm Dadd9 A E

[Verse 1]

D A E

There is a house built out of stone

D A E

Wooden floors, walls and window sills...

D A E

Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust...

Bm Dadd9 A E

This is a place where I don't feel alone

Bm Dadd9 A E

This is a place where I feel at home...

[Interlude]

D Amaj7 D A E

[Chorus]

D Amaj7 D A E

And, I built a home for you for me

D Amaj7 D A E

Until it disappeared from me from you

D Amaj7 D F#m A E

And now, it's time to live and turn to dust...

[Interlude]

D A E

Bm Dadd9 A E

[Verse 2]

D A E

Out in the garden where we planted the seeds

Bm D A E

There is a tree as old as me

D A E

Branches were sewn by the color of green

Bm Dadd9 A E

Ground had arose and passed it's knees

D A E

By the cracks of the skin I climbed to the top

Bm Dadd9 A E

I climbed the tree to see the world

D A E

When the gusts came around to blow me down

Bm Dadd9 A E

I held on as tightly as you held onto me

Bm Dadd9 A E

I held on as tightly as you held onto me...

[Interlude]

D Amaj7 D A E

[Chorus]

D Amaj7 D A E

And, I built a home for you for me

D Amaj7 D A E

Until it disappeared from me from you

D Amaj7 D F#m A E

And now, it's time to live and turn to dust...

[Outro]

D A E

Bm Dadd9 A E

D A E

Bm Dadd9 A E

About To Build A Home Chords by The Cinematic Orchestra

Learn how to play To Build A Home by The Cinematic Orchestra with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “To Build A Home chords”, “To Build A Home guitar chords”, or “The Cinematic Orchestra To Build A Home chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy To Build A Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate To Build A Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, Bm, Dadd9, Amaj7.

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The chords for "To Build A Home" show the original chord names (including A, D, E, Bm, Dadd9, Amaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.