Is "Breathin" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Breathin"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Breathin" use?

Just 5 chords: Ab, C, Db, Eb, Fm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Ariana Grande songs work for kids?

Try "hate that i made you love me", "IMAGINE", "GHOSTIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Breathin

· by Ariana Grande

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Lyrics

(Fm)Some (CN.C.)days,

(Ab)things (CN.C.)just take

(Db)way too much of my en er gy, I look up and the (Eb)whole world’s (CN.C.)spin (Fm)ning.

(CN.C.)You take (Eb)me (Ab)cares (CN.C.)a way.

(Db)I can so o ver com pli cate, peo ple tell me to (Eb)med i (CN.C.)cate.

Feel my blood run ning, swear the sky’s fall ing.

How do I know if this shit’s fab ri cat ed.

Mmm.

Time goes by and I can’t con trol my mind.

Don’t know what else to try but you tell me ev ’ry (Eb)time...

Just keep (Fm)breath ing and breath ing and breath (Eb)ing (Ab)and breath ing.

I know I’ve got to keep, keep on breath ing.

(Eb)Just keep (Fm)breath ing and breath ing and breath (Eb)ing (Ab)and breath ing.

I know I’ve got to keep, keep on breath ing.

Mmm.

(Fm)Some times

(Eb)it’s (Ab)hard to find,

(Db)find my way up in to the clouds, tune it out, they can (Eb)be so loud.

You re mind

(Ab)me of a time

(Db)when things weren’t so com pli cat ed, all I need is to (Eb)see your face.

Feel my blood run ning, swear the sky’s fall ing.

How do I know if this shit’s fab ri cat ed?

Mmm.

Time goes by and I can’t con trol my mind.

Don’t know what else to try but you tell me ev ’ry (Eb)time...

Just keep breath ing and breath ing and breath ing and breath ing.

I know I’ve got to keep, keep on breath ing.

(Eb)Just keep (Fm)breath ing and breath ing and breath (Eb)ing (Ab)and breath ing.

I know I’ve got to keep, I keep on breath ing.

Mmm, yeah.

My, my (Eb)air.

My, my air.

My, my air, my air.

My, my (Eb)air.

My, my air.

My, my air,

yeah.

Just keep breath ing and breath ing and breath ing and breath ing.

Oh, I know I’ve got to keep, keep on breath ing.

(Eb)Just keep (Fm)breath ing and breath ing and breath (Eb)ing (Ab)and breath ing.

I know I’ve got to keep, I keep on breath ing.

Mmm, yeah.

Feel my blood run ning, swear the sky’s fall ing.

Oh, I keep on breath ing.

Oh.

Time goes by and I can’t con trol my mind.

I keep on breah ing.

Mmm, yeah.

Breathin by Ariana Grande — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breathin” by Ariana Grande in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Breathin" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Breathin"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Breathin" use?: Just 5 chords: Ab, C, Db, Eb, Fm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ariana Grande songs work for kids?: Try "hate that i made you love me", "IMAGINE", "GHOSTIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.