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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 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Architect" by Paloma Faith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “The Architect”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Architect" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Architect" by Paloma Faith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Architect" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Architect" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.