Brick By Brick

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To play the Easy Chords for Brick By Brick, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Brick by Brick Train

Verse
[D]The dust [G]has finally [A]settled down
[D]The sun is shining on [G] these pieces that are [A] scattered all around
[D]This house [G]was [A]everything we knew
[D]Its where we kept our [G] love and every single [A] memory of me and you

[B] Mevery letter [G] every note,
[B] Mevery dress you [A]ever wore under [G]your coat thrown away

Chorus
[D]Brick by Brick we can [A]build it from the floor
[Bm]If we hold on to [A]each other we'll be [G]better than before
[D]And brick by brick we'[A]ll get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I [A]made your [G]body shiver [Bm]and when you [A] took my [G]breath away
[Bm]You took [A] my [G]breath away

Verse
[D]The sky has [G] made it [A]back to blue
[D]Everything thats [G]left is telling us the [A]worst of it is through
[D]Home has never [G] felt so [A]right, theres [D]nothing in the way
[G]Theres nothing in between us, [A]knowing where were going is inside

[B] Mevery letter [G] every note,
[B] Mevery dress you [A]ever wore under [G]your coat thrown away

Chorus
[D]Brick by Brick we can [A]build it from the floor
[Bm]If we hold on to [A]each other well be [G]better than before
[D]And brick by brick we[A]ll get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I [A]made your [G]body shiver [Bm]and when you [A] took my [G]breath away
[Bm]You took [A] my [G]breath away

Bridge
[Bm]All the pictures that [A]weve taken and the [G]songs that we have played
[Bm]They have all kept [A]track and followed back the [G] love that we have made
[Bm] Know theyve spread out [A]on the surface where [G]we can try to congregate
[A]Its not too late to believe [G]that we can get it all again

Chorus
[D]Brick by Brick we can [A]build it from the floor
[Bm]If we hold on to [A]each other well be [G]better than before
[D]And brick by brick well [A] get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I made [A]your body [G]shiver and when [D] you took my [A] breath away
[Bm]you took my [G]breath away

[D]And brick by brick we[A]ll get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I [A]made your [G]body shiver [Bm]and when you [A] took my [G]breath away
[Bm]You took [A] my [G]breath away

Finish on D

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Adult Contemporary

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Brick By Brick by Train is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Brick By Brick by Train: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202), open Bm7 (x20202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

IV – ♭VII – I – II – ii

Song chords:

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D G A B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, Bm)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – ♭VII – I – II – ii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Brick By Brick (Train)?

To play the Easy Chords for Brick By Brick, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Brick By Brick?

The original recording key for Brick By Brick by Train is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Brick by Brick Train

Verse
[D]The dust [G]has finally [A]settled down
[D]The sun is shining on [G] these pieces that are [A] scattered all around
[D]This house [G]was [A]everything we knew
[D]Its where we kept our [G] love and every single [A] memory of me and you

[B] Mevery letter [G] every note,
[B] Mevery dress you [A]ever wore under [G]your coat thrown away

Chorus
[D]Brick by Brick we can [A]build it from the floor
[Bm]If we hold on to [A]each other we'll be [G]better than before
[D]And brick by brick we'[A]ll get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I [A]made your [G]body shiver [Bm]and when you [A] took my [G]breath away
[Bm]You took [A] my [G]breath away

Verse
[D]The sky has [G] made it [A]back to blue
[D]Everything thats [G]left is telling us the [A]worst of it is through
[D]Home has never [G] felt so [A]right, theres [D]nothing in the way
[G]Theres nothing in between us, [A]knowing where were going is inside

[B] Mevery letter [G] every note,
[B] Mevery dress you [A]ever wore under [G]your coat thrown away

Chorus
[D]Brick by Brick we can [A]build it from the floor
[Bm]If we hold on to [A]each other well be [G]better than before
[D]And brick by brick we[A]ll get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I [A]made your [G]body shiver [Bm]and when you [A] took my [G]breath away
[Bm]You took [A] my [G]breath away

Bridge
[Bm]All the pictures that [A]weve taken and the [G]songs that we have played
[Bm]They have all kept [A]track and followed back the [G] love that we have made
[Bm] Know theyve spread out [A]on the surface where [G]we can try to congregate
[A]Its not too late to believe [G]that we can get it all again

Chorus
[D]Brick by Brick we can [A]build it from the floor
[Bm]If we hold on to [A]each other well be [G]better than before
[D]And brick by brick well [A] get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I made [A]your body [G]shiver and when [D] you took my [A] breath away
[Bm]you took my [G]breath away

[D]And brick by brick we[A]ll get back to yesterday
[Bm]When I [A]made your [G]body shiver [Bm]and when you [A] took my [G]breath away
[Bm]You took [A] my [G]breath away

Finish on D