I'm Working on a Building Song Lyrics and Chords by Bill Monroe
I'm Working on a Building
Recorded by Bill Monroe
Written by A.P. Carter and Reverend Louis Overstreet
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I'm a working on building I'm a working on building
I'm a working on building for my Lord
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for my
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Lord
It's a holy ghost building It's a holy ghost building
It's a holy ghost building for my Lord
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for my
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If I was a gambler I tell you what I would do
I'd quit my gambling and I'd work on the building too
I'm a working on building I'm a working on building
I'm a working on building for my Lord
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for my
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Lord
It's a holy ghost building it's a holy ghost building
It's a holy ghost building for my Lord
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for my
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If I was a drunkard I tell you what I would do
I'd quit my drinking and I'd work on the building too
I'm a working on building I'm a working on building
I'm a working on building for my Lord
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for my
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Lord
It's a holy ghost building it's a holy ghost building
It's a holy ghost building for my Lord
D7
D#7
E7
F7
F#7
G7
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A7
A#7
B7
C7
C#7
for my
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If I was a preacher I tell you what I would do
I would keep on preaching and I'd work on the building too
I'm a working on building I'm a working on building
I'm a working on building for my Lord
D7
D#7
E7
F7
F#7
G7
G#7
A7
A#7
B7
C7
C#7
for my
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Lord
It's a holy ghost building it's a holy ghost building
It's a holy ghost building for my Lord
D7
D#7
E7
F7
F#7
G7
G#7
A7
A#7
B7
C7
C#7
for my
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Lord
FAQ
Who sang the the song I'm Working on a Building?
- The song I'm Working on a Building was sang by Bill Monroe.
Who is Bill Monroe?
- William Smith Monroe ( September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader.
