The Architect

by Paloma Faith
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Lyrics

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 time sa tis fied, you wade in my (Am)wa ters, now

’til the (Dm)dy ing of so the tide.

(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 time sa tis fied, you wade in my (Am)wa ters, now

’til the (Dm)dy ing of so the tide.

(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "The Architect" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Architect

Can I play "The Architect" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Architect" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Architect" by Paloma Faith played in?
The Architect is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Architect"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Architect" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Architect"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Architect"?
"The Architect" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Architect"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Dm, E, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Paloma Faith can I play here?
Try "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", "Picking Up The Pieces", "Crybaby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Architect"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Architect" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Architect"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Architect" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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