(C#m)I
played the (Bsus)fool to day
and (C#m)I
just dream of (A)van ish ing (G#m)in to the (C#m)crowd.
Long ing for home a gain,
but (C#m)home
is a (Amaj7)feel ing I bur ied in you.
I’m al right, I’m al right.
It on ly hurts when I breathe.
(CN.C.)And I can’t (C#m)ask for things to be still a gain.
No, I can’t (C#m)ask if I
could (Amaj7)walk through the (C#m)world in your eyes.
Long ing for home a gain,
but (C#m)home
is a (Amaj7)feel ing I bur ied in you.
I’m al right, I’m al right.
It on ly hurts when I breathe.
I’m al right, I’m al right.
It on ly hurts when I breathe.
My (C#m)win dow through which noth ing hides
and ev ’ry thing sings.
I’m (C#m)count ing the signs
and curs ing the miles in be tween,
(A)oh.
And (C#m)home
is a (Amaj7)feel ing I bur ied in you, that I bur ied in you.
When I breathe,
yeah, it (C#m)on ly (B)hurts when I breathe,
when I breathe,
oh, it (C#m)on ly (B)hurts when I breathe.
Breathe by Melissa Etheridge
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 94 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Breathe”
- What key is "Breathe" in?
- "Breathe" by Melissa Etheridge is in the key of E with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Breathe" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Breathe" 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.
- What chords are used in "Breathe"?
- This arrangement of "Breathe" uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#m, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Breathe" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
- Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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