The Architect

· by Paloma Faith

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I gave you my (Am)ev ’ry thing,

but it was (G)nev er e nough (Dm)for you and just like young lov ers do,

we made mis (G)takes we can’t (Dm)un do.

What ev er I (Am)do for you,

you will (Dm)nev er be some time sa tis to fied, heal you so wade try in to my be (Am)wa ten ters, der, now

’til ’cause the the (Dm)dy dark ing ness of feels so the tide.

real.

(F)I’ll give you hea ven,

(G)I’ll give you hell,

I’m (Am)rais ing my hunts men, I’m (G)cas ting my spell.

And if (F)all I have is to be (G)wast ed a way,

I’ll (Am)save my self to night,

I can’t take the (E)pain.

I will for (Dm)give (Am)you,

but I (F)won’t for get.

I will for (Dm)give (Am)you,

for the (F)bur den and neg lect.

I will for (Dm)give (Am)you,

no, (F)I can not for get and I will out (Dm)live (Am)you, I am the (Em)ar chi tect.

Oh, if you stop (Am)hurt ing me

then I’ll (Dm)have er be some time sa tis to fied, heal you so wade try in to my be (Am)wa ten ters, der, now

’til ’cause the the (Dm)dy dark ing ness of feels so the tide.

real.

(F)I’ll give you hea ven,

(G)I’ll give you hell,

I’m (Am)rais ing my hunts men, I’m (G)cas ting my spell.

And if (F)all I have is to be (G)wast ed a way,

I’ll (Am)save my self to night,

I can’t take the (E)pain.

I will for (Dm)give (Am)you,

but I (F)won’t for get.

I will for (Dm)give (Am)you,

for the (F)bur den and neg lect.

I will for (Dm)give (Am)you,

no, (F)I can not for get and I will out (Dm)live (Am)you, I am the (Em)ar chi tect.

Oh, if you stop

I am the (Em)ar chi tect.

The Architect by Paloma Faith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Architect” by Paloma Faith in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Architect" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Architect"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The Architect" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, Dm, E, Em, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paloma Faith songs work for kids?: Try "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", "Picking Up The Pieces". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.