Suffocate

by J. Holiday

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Lyrics

Now e ven (Dm7)though I try to play it (Am7)off I’m think in’ ’bout you all day long and (Fmaj7)I can’t wait for short y to come through.

’Cause From your (Dm7)lips and back up to your (Am7)eyes, my hands on your hips when we grind, I’m (Em7)fan ta siz in’ ’bout what (Fmaj7)I’m gon’ do to you.

Got me (Dm7)fiend in’ for her love, can’t (Am7)lie.

Man, you should see how she got me (Fmaj7)spend in’ all this time with her.

you.

And I could And n’t (Am7)leave her if I want ed to.

it.

Her love y turns men in to fools.

ics.

(Em7)Tell me what a man is (Fmaj7)to do, through, ’cause I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.

I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.

I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.

I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.

I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.

I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.

I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.

I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.

When (Dm7)ev er we up in this (Am7)bed and my fin gers all in your hair, I (Fmaj7)won der if you feel me watch in’ you.

’Cause I can’t (Dm7)go a night with out your (Am7)lov in’, got me look in’ at this phone.

I’m (Em7)Ev ’ry time it rings I (Fmaj7)hope it’s you, to girl.

Got me (Dm7)brac in’ for your love and (Am7)I’m fall in’ for you.

I can’t lie.

me (Fmaj7)I just wan na be with her.

you.

And I could And n’t (Am7)yes, you got me, there I said it.

Some bod y call the par a med ics.

(Em7)Tell them to hur ry up (Fmaj7)and come through, ’cause I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.

I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.

I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.

I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.

I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.

I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.

I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.

I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.

When (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.

Don’t ev er (Em7)leave me (Am7)girl.

I need you (Dm7)in side my (F)world.

(F)I can’t go a (Em7)day with out (Am7)you

and see (Bbmaj7)no bod y else will ev er do.

I’ll nev er (G9sus)feel like I feel with you, (CN.C.)’cause I can’t (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.

(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe.

(Fmaj7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Dm7)breathe.

(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe,

(Fmaj7)ooh.

(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe.

(Fmaj7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Dm7)breathe.

(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe,

(Fmaj7)ooh.

Suffocate by J. Holiday — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Suffocate” by J. Holiday 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 A at 65 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Suffocate" 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 "Suffocate"?
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.