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Well, I know what you’re do (Em7)ing.
I see it all too clear.
I on ly taste the sa line when I kiss a way your tears.
You real ly had me go (Em7)ing, wish ing on a star.
The black holes that sur round you are heav i er by far.
I be lieved in your con fu sion, so com plete ly torn.
It must have been that yes ter day was the day that I was born.
There’s not much to ex am ine, noth ing left to hide.
You real ly can’t be se ri ous, you have to ask me why
I Will say ev er good bye.
’Cause I am bare ly breath ing, and I can’t find the air.
Don’t know who I’m kid ding, i mag in ing you (Fmaj9)care.
And I could stand here wait ing, ooh, for an oth er day.
I don’t sup pose it’s worth the price, it’s worth the price, the price that I would pay.
And ev ’ry one keeps ask ing what’s it all a bout.
It used to be so cer tain.
day was Now I can’t fig ure out.
There’s What is this at trac tion?
Don’t it fill the day, and noth ing left to rea son, ous, and on ly you to blame.
I Will say ev er
good change?
’Cause I am bare ly breath ing, and I can’t find the air.
Don’t know who I’m kid ding, i mag in ing you (Fmaj9)care.
And I could stand here wait ing, ooh, for an oth er day.
I don’t sup pose it’s worth the price, it’s worth the price, the price that I would pay.
And ev ’ry one keeps ask
But I’m think ing it (G)o ver an y way.
I’m think ing it (C)o ver an y way.
Oh.
I come to find
I may nev er know.
A chang ing mind,
is it friend or foe?
I rise a bove,
I sink be low,
and ev ’ry time
you come and go.
Please don’t
come and go.
’Cause I am bare ly breath
And I know what you’re do ing,
I see it all too clear.
Barely Breathing — Simple Sheet Music
"Barely Breathing" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Barely Breathing”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Barely Breathing"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- Barely Breathing is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Barely Breathing"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Barely Breathing" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Barely Breathing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Barely Breathing"?
- "Barely Breathing" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Barely Breathing"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am7, Am9, C, Cmaj9, D, Em7, Fmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND", "THE SONG OF PURPLE SUMMER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Barely Breathing". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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