Architect Of The Ruin
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Intro:
B-C#m G#m
B-C#m G#m
verse 1
C#m B
Settle down, be still
C#m B
It is all a test of will
C#m B A
We just need a little time to find some shelter,
A C#m B
To hide a while in the story’s fine
C#m B
You’ve got yours, well I’ve got mine
C#m B
They’re just markers on the map to find
A A E
The truth that’s lying in the middle
[Refrão]
C#m
It’s easy to rage
B
It’s easy to blame
A E
It’s easy to crumble and curse your name
C#m
But I owe you my life
B
I’ll swallow my pride
A
’Cause I was the the architect of half of the ruin
Interlude
B-C#m G#m
verse 2
C#m B
All the hurt and angry men
C#m B
Play the victim till the end
C#m B
Never easing their defenses
A A E
Well I won’t be them, I won’t be bitter
[Refrão]
C#m
It’s easy to rage
B
It’s easy to blame
A A E
It’s easy to crumble and curse your name
C#m
But I owe you my life
B
I’ll swallow my pride
A
’Cause part of me always knew just what I was doing
A E
Architect of half of the ruin
Bridge
E B
I want to see this through my eyes
B A
A year from now or maybe five
A B
A shortcut forward to the day
B
It’s just a memory of change
Solo
E C#m B A
E C#m B A A E
[Refrão]
C#m
It’s easy to rage
B
It’s easy to blame
A E
It’s easy to crumble and curse your name
C#m
But I owe you my life
B
I’ll swallow my pride
A
’Cause part of me always knew just what I was doing
A
Architect of half of the ruin
Outro:
B-C#m G#m
B-C#m G#m
How to play Architect Of The Ruin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.