(intro 4x) D5 D5

 D5
People are sad and I know why
With no chance to live before you die
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You get pretty sick if you hafta keep it inside

( D5 D5 ) (2x)

   D5
I wanna build a house where an ad don't scream
I wanna leave in peace - quietly
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I wanna have a place of love & safety

( D5 D5 ) (2x)

 D5
People oughta live how & where they want
People oughta have respect in front
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People oughta get along pretty O.K.

( D5 D5 ) (2x)

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So get off my dick
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I'm building it brick by brick
  C5    G5   D5
Brick by brick

I'm building a house where I can think
And have some balance and dignity
I'm building a house where no one can hurt me

I'm buidling a house where the weak are strong
I'm building a house with a real song
I'm using a faith that is immortal

I'm building it with simplicity
And the way that we feel, you and me
I'm building it with what I believe in

So get off my dick
'cause I'm building this
Brick by brick
Brick by brick
Brick by brick

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Now I'm looking at just a little time
    E5
So be it
   A5
I want to
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be true to my simple heart
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And not put nothing else above it