Breathe (Asus4)out
breathe in, A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Ev ’ry (F#m)breath I (Gmaj7)breathe
chas in’ this A me ri can dream.
We sweat for a ni (F#m)ckel and a dime, turn it in to an em pire, whoa.
Breathe in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (CN.C.)ox y gen.
A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Breathe in this feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (CN.C.)ox y gen.
(A)Oh say can you see, this is the A (Gmaj7)me ri can (A)dream.
Young girl hu stl in’ on the oth er (Gmaj7)side of the (A)o cean.
But (A)You he can be (F#m)an y thing at all in A me ri ca, A (A)me ri ca.
(A me ri ca, A me ri ca.) I say can’t see just close your eyes and (A)breathe, (Bm)breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe...
Breathe (Asus4)out
breathe in, A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Ev ’ry (F#m)breath I (Gmaj7)breathe
chas in’ this A me ri can dream.
We sweat for a ni (Dmaj7)ckel and a dime, turn it in to an em pire, whoa.
Breathe in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (Bm)ox y gen.
A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Breathe (Asus4)in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (Bm)ox y gen.
A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Breathe (Asus4)in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (CN.C.)ox y gen.
(Bm)(ox y gen.) (Asus4)This is the (F#m)new A me ri ca, we are the new A me ri ca.
(Asus4)This is the (F#m)new A me ri ca, we are the new A me ri ca.
(Bm)(ox y gen.) (Asus4)This is the (F#m)new A me ri ca, we are the new A me ri ca.
(Asus4)This is the (F#m)new A me ri ca, we are the new A me ri ca.
Breathe (Asus4)out
breathe in, A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Ev ’ry (F#m)breath I (Gmaj7)breathe
chas in’ this A me ri can dream.
We sweat for a ni (Dmaj7)ckel and a dime, turn it in to an em pire, whoa.
Breathe in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (Bm)ox y gen.
A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Breathe (Asus4)in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (Bm)ox y gen.
A me ri can ox y gen, a whoa.
Breathe (Asus4)in this (Gmaj7)feel ing, A me ri can, A me ri can (CN.C.)ox y gen.
This is the new A me ri ca, we are the new A me ri ca.
This is the new A me ri ca, we are the new A me ri ca.
American Oxygen — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "American Oxygen" by Rihanna: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “American Oxygen”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "American Oxygen" by Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in D at 76 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 "American Oxygen" 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 "American Oxygen"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "American Oxygen", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "American Oxygen" 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 "American Oxygen"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "American Oxygen"?
- "American Oxygen" was originally performed by Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rihanna: "California King Bed", "California King Bed", "Don't Stop The Music". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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