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Build My Life chords by Pat Barrett (Official Version)

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Ab
Dbmaj7
Ab/C
Dbadd9
Bbm7
Ab/Eb
Fm7
Ebsus4

Verse 1
Ab 
Ab 
 (A flat major)  (A flat major) 
Ab 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat major) Worthy of every song  (D flat minoraj7) we could ever sing
Ab/C 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat/C) Worthy of all the praise  (D flat minoraj7) 
we could ever bring
Ab 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat major) Worthy of every breath  (D flat minoraj7) 
we could ever breathe
Ab/C 
We live for You  (A flat/C) 
Dbmaj7 
Oh, we live for You  (D flat minoraj7) 

Verse 2
Ab 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat major) Jesus, the Name above  (D flat minoraj7) 
every other name
Ab/C 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat/C) Jesus, the only One  (D flat minoraj7) 
who could ever save
Ab 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat major) Worthy of every breath  (D flat minoraj7) 
we could ever breathe
Ab/C 
We live for You  (A flat/C) 
Dbmaj7 
We live for You  (D flat minoraj7) 

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Chorus 1

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

Verse 3
Ab 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat major) Jesus, the Name above  (D flat minoraj7) 
every other name
Ab/C 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat/C) Jesus, the only One  (D flat minoraj7) 
who could ever save
Ab 
Dbmaj7 
 (A flat major) Worthy of every breath  (D flat minoraj7) 
we could ever breathe
Ab/C 
We live for You  (A flat/C) 
Dbmaj7 
We live for You  (D flat minoraj7) 

Chorus 2
Dbadd9 
Bbm7 
 (D flatadd9) Holy,      there is no one  (B flat minor7) like    You,
Ab/Eb 
there is none be (A flat/Eb) side     You
Fm7 
Open up my  (F minor7) eyes  in wonder and
Dbadd9 
 (D flatadd9) Show       me who You are
Bbm7 
and  (B flat minor7) fill    me with Your heart
Ab/Eb 
Fm7 
And  (A flat/Eb) lead     me in Your love to  (F minor7) those around me
Dbadd9 
Ebsus4 
 (D flatadd9)  (E flatsus4) 

Bridge 1

And I will build my life upon Your love,

it is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

and I will not be shaken

Bridge 2

And I will build my life upon Your love,

it is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

and I will not be shaken

Chorus 3
Dbadd9 
Bbm7 
 (D flatadd9) Holy,      there is no one  (B flat minor7) like    You,
Ab/Eb 
there is none be (A flat/Eb) side     You
Fm7 
Open up my  (F minor7) eyes  in wonder and
Dbadd9 
 (D flatadd9) Show       me who You are
Bbm7 
and  (B flat minor7) fill    me with Your heart
Ab 
Fm7 
And  (A flat major) lead me in Your love to  (F minor7) those around me

Outro 1

I will build my life upon You

[Fade out]

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Ab
Dbmaj7
Ab/C
Dbadd9
Bbm7
Ab/Eb
Fm7
Ebsus4

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Ab majorBPM: 72

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Dbmaj7: x-4-6-5-6-x
Ab/C: 8-6-6-8-x-x
Dbadd9: x-4-3-x-4-4
Bbm7: x-1-3-1-2-x
Ab/Eb: x-6-6-5-4-4
Fm7: 1-3-1-1-1-1
Ebsus4: x-6-8-8-9-x

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This is the definitive original version of Build My Life by Pat Barrett, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Ab major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Pat Barrett.

Build My Life

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