[start] [language: English] [sequence: intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, final chorus, outro] [Intro | mellow electric piano | groove-heavy bass] You don't have to say a word tonight I can read it in your eyes [Verse 1 | silky lead vocal] You set the table, then you questioned your place Like all your hard work vanished without a trace You wore that smile, but it slipped at the seams I know the weight that can lean on your dreams [Pre-Chorus | vulnerable vocals] When the mirror starts talking too loud, Lean my way—I know your sound. [Chorus | call-and-response | layering: vocal] Lead: Let me adjust what you let slip Backings: Hold your head, don't lose your grip Lead: We built this kingdom bit by bit Backings: Brick by brick, every little bit Lead: When the day forgets your name Backings: We'll remember just the same Lead: I'll remind you who you've always been. [Verse 2 | silky lead vocal] You've carried more than anybody could see Still made enough room to believe in me The floor may shake beneath our feet But we've learned how to stand through every beat [Chorus | call-and-response | layering: four-part vocal] Lead: Let me adjust what you let slip Backings: Hold your head, don't lose your grip Lead: We built this kingdom bit by bit Backings: Brick by brick, every little bit Lead: When the day forgets your name Backings: We'll remember just the same Lead: I'll remind you who you've always been. [Bridge | vulnerable vocals | call-and-response] Lead: If your hands get tired— Backings: Mine are reaching too. Lead: If your faith feels smaller— Backings: I'll carry it with you. [Final Chorus | call-and-response | layering: four-part vocal | climax] Lead: Let me adjust what you let slip Backings: Lift it up, don't lose your grip Lead: We built this kingdom bit by bit Backings: Strong enough because we did Lead: Every scar became a stone Backings: Never had to stand alone Lead: I'll remind you who you've always been. [Outro | diminuendo: gradual | fade: out] Lead: Just lean on me... Backings: Bit by bit. [end]
