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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Architect" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "The Architect" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Architect" is in C.
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.
Does "The Architect" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Architect" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "The Architect"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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