I Build This Garden for Us is a psychedelic rock composition written by Lenny Kravitz, released on his debut album Let Love Rule in September 1989 on Virgin Records. The track was also issued as a single in 1990, reaching number 25 on the US Alternative Airplay chart and number 83 on the UK Singles chart, making it one of the more commercially visible tracks from the album. The composition evokes the golden era of 1960s psychedelia, with a spacious, atmospheric arrangement that showcases Kravitz's multi-instrumental talents alongside a rich ensemble including backing vocalists Jean McClain, Yolanda Pittman, and Tisha Campbell, cellist Nancy Ives, violinist Eric Delente, and Henry Hirsch on bass and organ. Contemporary reviews noted the track's retro character, with comparisons to Prince and the Beatles reflecting the album's eclectic blend of rock, soul, and funk influences. A remastered version appeared on the 20th Anniversary Edition of Let Love Rule in 2009 on Capitol Records. The tune has not become a widely covered standard but holds a place among the more recognized tracks from Kravitz's debut. On AllSolos, the composition is represented through Kravitz's own electric guitar solo from the original 1989 recording.
