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5.0 (1)
Key: Bb minor•
Intro 1

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Verse 1
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Are there no fighters left here anymore
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Are we the generation
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we've been waiting for?
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Or are we patiently burning,
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waiting to be saved?
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Our heroes, our icons have mellowed with age
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Following rules that they once disobeyed
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They're now being led
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when they used to lead the way
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Chorus 1
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Do you still believe in all the things
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that you stood by before
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Are you out there on the front lines,
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or at home keeping score?
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Do you care to be the layer
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of the bricks that seal your fate?
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Would you rather be the architect
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of what we might create? (Go)
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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They laid out the blueprints,
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they poured down a base
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Concrete solutions to slow our decay
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But when they are gone
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Who the fuck's gonna take their place?
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Yeah, will it be the cynic, the critics galore?
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The cliché apathetic, passed out on the floor
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The trusting complicit
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who collectively ignore
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Chorus 2
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Do you still believe in all the things
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that you stood by before
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Are you out there on the front lines,
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or at home keeping score?
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Do you care to be the layer
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of the bricks that seal your fate?
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Would you rather be the architect
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of what we might create?
Interlude 2
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Bridge 1
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Don't you remember

when you were young?
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And you wanted to set the world on fire?
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Somewhere deep down, I know you do

(hey, hey, hey, hey)
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And don't you remember

when we were young?
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And we wanted to set the world on fire?
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'Cause I still am, and I still do
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Make no mistake,
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we are not afraid
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To bear the burden of repeating
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What they're thinking anyway
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Let's raise the stakes
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On the bet we made
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Let's decide to be the architects
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The masters of our fate
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Yeah, we still believe in all the things
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that we stood by before
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And after everything we've seen,
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there may be even more
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I know we're not the only ones
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and we were not the first
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And unapologetically we
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stand behind each word
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What is the original key of Architects?

The original key of Architects by Rise Against is Bb minor.

What are the main chords for Architects?

The primary chords used in Architects are Bbm, Db, Gb, Ebm, Ab.

Do I need a capo to play Architects?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Architects beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bbm, Db, Gb, Ebm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Architects?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Architects?

The tempo of Architects is approximately 182 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Architects?

You can easily change the key of Architects using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Architects. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Architects?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Rise Against.

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