[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G
Even something as small as an apple
C D
It's simple and somehow complex
G C
Sweet and divine, the perfect design
G D G
Can I speak to the architect?
G
And there's a canyon that cuts through the desert
C D
Did it get there because of a flood?
G C
Was it devised? Or were you surprised
G
When you saw how grand it was?
[Chorus]
Em C
Was it thought out at all or just paint on a wall?
G D
Is there anything that you regret?
G C
I don't understand, are there blueprints or plans?
Em D G
Can I speak to the architect?
[Verse 2]
G
Somеtimes I look in the mirror
C D
And wish I could make a rеquest
G C
Could I pray it away? Am I shapeable clay?
G
Or is this as good as it gets?
G
One day, you're on top of the mountain
C D
So high that you'll never come down
G C
Then the wind at your back carries ember and ash
G
That it burns your whole house to the ground
[Chorus]
Em G
Is it thought out at all or just paint on a wall?
G D
Is there anything that you regret?
G C
I don't understand, are there blueprints or plans?
Em D G
Can I speak to the architect?
[Interlude]
C G Bm7 C G
Bm C G
[Verse 3]
G
I thought that I was too broken
C D
And maybe too hard to love
G C
I was in a weird place, then I saw the right face
G
And the stars and the planets lined up
[Out-Chorus]
Em C
Does it happen by chance? Is it all happenstance?
G C
Do we have any say in this mess?
G C
Is it too late to make some more space?
Em D G
Can I speak to the architect?
C
This life that we make, is it random or fate?
Em D G
Can I speak to the architect?
Em D G
Is there an architect?
Intro
The song begins with a single G chord, setting a thoughtful tone.
Intro progression:
G
Verse 1
The verse explores complex questions about the simplicity and complexity
of nature, transitioning smoothly between G, C, and D chords, which
underscores the sense of wonder and inquiry.
Verse 1 progression:
G (Even something as small as an apple)
C D (It's simple and somehow complex)
G C (Sweet and divine, the perfect design)
G D G (Can I speak to the architect?)
Chorus
The chorus delves into deeper existential questions, using Em, C, G, and D
to pose inquiries about the existence of a plan or architect behind life's designs.
Chorus progression:
Em C (Was it thought out at all or just paint on a wall?)
G D (Is there anything that you regret?)
G C (I don't understand, are there blueprints or plans?)
Em D G (Can I speak to the architect?)
Verse 2 and Chorus
Verse 2 continues with similar chord patterns, reflecting on personal transformation
and the unpredictability of life. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the song's central
themes and questions.
Interlude
The interlude offers a musical reflection, shifting through C, G, Bm7, and back to G,
then Bm, C, G, creating a space for contemplation within the song's narrative.
Interlude progression:
C G Bm7 C G
Bm C G
Verse 3 and Out-Chorus
In verse 3, the song returns to personal introspection, with chords supporting a
narrative of healing and alignment. The out-chorus expands on the chorus's
questions, pondering the nature of existence and destiny, culminating in a
poignant appeal to understand life's design.
Verse 3 and Out-Chorus progression:
G (I thought that I was too broken)
C D (And maybe too hard to love)
G C (I was in a weird place, then I saw the right face)
Em D G (Can I speak to the architect?)
Playing Tips
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery of the song. The chords are simple,
but the way you play them should reflect the song's introspective and questioning nature.
- The transition between chords should be smooth, allowing each question
and observation to resonate with the listener.
- Use dynamics to emphasize the song's reflective moments, especially in
the chorus and out-chorus, to highlight the existential inquiries.
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