Breathing Underwater

by Emeli Sandé

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Lyrics

I be lieve in (Ab)mir a cles,

’cause it’s a (Eb)mir a cle

I’m here.

Guess you could call me (Ab)spir i tual,

’cause (Eb)phys i cal

is fear.

And it’s safe

to say, you the (Ab)storm’s gone a way, and I’m (Eb)danc ing on the morn ing af ter.

Yes, I’d love

to stay, but my (Ab)home’s the oth er way, and I (Eb)miss is jeal the love and laugh ter.

Some thing like fly ing;

hard to de (Abmaj9)scribe it.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.

Some thing like free dom,

free dom.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.

Ev ’ry moon and (Ab)ev ’ry star

’cause it’s knows (Eb)who you are,

you know.

So ev er if it (Ab)gets too dark,

you (Eb)nev er are

a lone.

And it’s safe

to say, you sur (Ab)ren der your day and to (Eb)pay back all the love you bor rowed.

Yes, And hope

that I had sur (Ab)vived the yes ter day, and to (Eb)day is jeal ous of to mor row.

Some thing like fly ing;

hard to de (Abmaj9)scribe it.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.

Some thing like free dom,

free dom.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.

(Bb)wat er.

Some thing like fly (Bb)wat er.

(Ah,

ah (Abmaj9)ah,

ah (Eb)ah,

ah (Bb)ah.)

(Ah,

ah (Abmaj9)ah,

ah (Eb)ah,

ah (Bb)ah.)

ah.)

(Some thing like fly ing;

hard to de (Ab)scribe it.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der wat er.

Some thing like free dom,

free dom.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der wat er.) (Some thing like free dom,

free dom.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der wat er.

Some thing like fly ing;

hard to de (Ab)scribe it.

My God,

I’m breath ing un der wat er.)

Breathing Underwater by Emeli Sandé — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breathing Underwater” by Emeli Sandé 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 Eb at 76 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 "Breathing Underwater" 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 "Breathing Underwater"?
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 "Breathing Underwater" use?
Just 4 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Emeli Sandé songs work for kids?
Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "Read All About It, Pt. III", "Clown". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.