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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Breathe" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 94 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 “Breathe”
- Why does "Breathe" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Breathe".
- What key is "Breathe" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
- Breathe 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 "Breathe"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breathe" 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 "Breathe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Breathe"?
- "Breathe" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breathe"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#m, +2 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Breathe"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Breathe".
- Can I see all the notes in "Breathe"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 94 BPM.