Barely Breathing

by Duncan Sheik
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Lyrics

Well, I know what you’re do (Em7)ing.

I see it all too (A)clear.

I on ly taste the sa line when I kiss a way your (D)tears.

You real ly had me go (Em7)ing, wish ing on a (A)star.

The black holes that sur (C)round you are heav i er by (D)far.

I be lieved in your con (Em7)fu sion, so com plete ly (A)torn.

It must have been that (C)yes ter day was the day that I ure was (D)born.

There’s not is much to ex (Em7)am ine, noth ing left to (A)hide.

You real ly can’t be se ri ous, you have to ask me (D)why

Will I say er good bye.

’Cause I am bare ly (C)breath ing, and I can’t find the air.

Don’t know who I’m (Am7)kid ding, i mag in ing you (Fmaj9)care.

And I could stand here (C)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 (Em7)ask ing what’s it all a (A)bout.

It used to be so (C)cer tain.

day was Now I can’t fig ure it (D)out.

What not is this at trac (Em7)tion?

ine, Don’t it fill the (A)day?

And noth ing left to rea son, ous, and on ly you to (D)blame.

Will it ev er good change?

’Cause I am bare ly (C)breath ing, and I can’t find the air.

Don’t know who I’m (Am7)kid ding, i mag in ing you (Fmaj9)care.

And I could stand here (C)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

But I’m think ing it (G)o ver an y (Am)way.

I’m think ing it (C)o ver an y way.

(Fmaj7)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

And I know what you’re do ing.

I see it all too clear.

Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Barely Breathing

What key is "Barely Breathing" in?
"Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Barely Breathing" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Barely Breathing" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Barely Breathing" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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