Build A Mansion
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INTRO: D G A D
[Verso 1]
D N.C. D G
My love how you struggle to earn a fair crust,
G Em G A A
To a-shower me with trinkets, please don’t feel you must,
Em F#m G A
I was raised on my father’s fortune, but his love I never knew,
D G A D D
And money cannot buy the things I’m learnin’ from you.
[Refrão]
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
D D/C# Bm A
Furnish with kindness abundantly,
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
G Em A D D D D
A woman of riches forever I’ll be.
[Verso 2]
D N.C. D G
And men have come calling from far and from wide,
G Em G A A
To see if I’d make them a suitable bride,
Em F#m G A
They have told me of their titles, all the property they own,
D G A D D
But you, with your modest means, with you I’ll make my home.
[Refrão]
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
D D/C# Bm A
Furnish with kindness abundantly,
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
G Em A D D D D
A woman of riches forever I’ll be.
[Verso 3]
D N.C. D G
Don’t misunderstand me, I’m all too aware,
G Em G A A
That poverty leads us to shame and despair,
Em F#m G A
I was raised on exploitation, on money, power and greed,
D G A D D
My wish for us is just enough, just enough is all we need.
[Refrão]
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
D D/C# Bm A
Furnish with kindness abundantly,
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
G Em A D D
A woman of riches forever I’ll be.
D D G D G
Build a mansion, build a mansion in your heart for me,
G Em A D D
A woman of riches forever I’ll be.
How to play Build A Mansion
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.