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(Em7)Cruel to the eye,
I see the (Dsus2)way he makes you smile.
(Em7)Cruel to the eye,
watch ing him (Dsus2)hold what used to be mine.
Why did I (Csus2)lie?
What did I (Cmaj7)walk a way to find?
Oh, (Csus2)why?
(D7sus4)Oh, (Cmaj7)why?
(Em7)I
can’t breathe (D)ea sy.
Can’t (Csus2)sleep at night
’til (Cmaj7)you’re by my side.
No, (Em7)I
can’t breathe (D)ea sy.
I can’t (Cmaj9)dream yet a no ther dream with out you ly ing next to me, there’s no (Cmaj7)air.
(F5)Curse me in (Em7)-
for ev e ry (Dsus2)word that caused to cry.
Curse me in (Em7)side,
I won’t for (Dsus2)get, no I won’t ba by, I
don’t know (Csus2)why,
don’t know why I left the (Cmaj7)one I was look ing find.
(Em7)I
can’t breathe (D)ea sy.
Can’t (Csus2)sleep at night
’til (Cmaj7)you’re by my side.
No, (Em7)I
can’t breathe (D)ea sy.
I can’t (Cmaj9)dream yet a no ther dream with out you ly ing next to me, there’s no (Cmaj7)air.
(F5)Curse me in
No, (Em7)I
Can’t breathe ea sy.
I can’t (Cmaj9)dream yet a no ther dream with out you ly ing next to me, there’s no (Cmaj7)air.
(F)Out of my mind,
no thing makes (A)sense a ny more.
(G)I want you (Csus2)back in my life,
that’s all I’m (Dsus2)breath ing for.
Oh, (G)No, no, no, no, no, (Em7)I
can’t breathe (D)ea sy.
Can’t (C)sleep at night
’til (Gsus4)you’re
by my side.
Yeah, (Em7)I
can’t breathe (D)ea sy.
I can’t (Cmaj7)dream yet a no ther dream with out you ly ing next to me, there’s no air.
There’s no (Cmaj7)air.
Breathe Easy — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Breathe Easy" by Blue. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 81 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Breathe Easy”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Breathe Easy" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Breathe Easy".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Breathe Easy" by Blue in?
- The backing track is in G at 81 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Breathe Easy" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Breathe Easy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Breathe Easy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Breathe Easy" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Breathe Easy"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Breathe Easy"?
- "Breathe Easy" was originally performed by Blue. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Blue are available?
- Other accompaniments by Blue: "Hurt Lovers". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Breathe Easy" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Breathe Easy" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.