Other arrangements of Barely Breathing
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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 was (D)born.
There’s not 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 it (D)out.
What not 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Barely Breathing”
- What key is "Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- Barely Breathing is arranged in the key of E 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Barely Breathing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Barely Breathing" by Duncan Sheik. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Barely Breathing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Barely Breathing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.