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I (D5)see your face in my (A)mind as I drive a way
’cause (D5)none of us thought it was (A)gon na end that way.
(D)Peo ple are peo ple and some (A)times we change our minds.
But it’s (D)kill in’ me to see you go af ter all this time.
Mm, (A)mm.
Mm, (A)mm.
(D)Mu sic starts ed play in’ like the (A)end of a sad mov (G)ie.
It’s the kind of end ing you don’t (A)real ly wan na see.
’Cause it’s (D)trag e dy and ple it ’ll (A)on ly bring you down.
Now (D)I don’t know say is gon na with out you a round.
out.
And we know it’s nev er (D)sim ple, nev er eas y, nev er a clean break, (Bm)no one here to save me.
(G)You’re the on ly thing I know like the back of my hand.
And I can’t breathe
with out you, but I have to breathe
with out you, but I have to.
(D)Mu sic starts ed this, in’ nev er (A)want ed to see you (G)hurt.
It’s ’ry lit tle bump ing in the (A)road, I tried to swerve.
’Cause it’s (D)Peo ple are and ple and some (A)times it does work out.
And (D)noth in’ we say is gon na with us from the fall out.
And we know it’s nev er (D)sim ple, nev er eas y, nev er a clean break, (Bm)no one here to save me.
(G)You’re the on ly thing I know like the back of my hand.
And I can’t breathe
with out you, but I have to breathe
with out you, but I have to.
It’s (Bm)two A.
M., feel in’ like I just (G)lost a friend.
Hope you know this ain’t (D)eas y, eas y for me.
It’s (Bm)two A.
M., feel in’ like I just (G)lost a friend.
Hope you know this ain’t (D)eas y, eas y for (A)me.
And we know it’s nev er (D)sim ple, nev er eas y, nev er a clean break, (Bm)no one here to save me.
Oh,
I can’t breathe
with out you, but I have to breathe,
with out you, but I have to breathe,
with out you, but I have to.
Sor ry, sor ry.
Sor ry, sor ry, sor ry.
Breathe — Simple Sheet Music
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"Breathe" 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 D, 160 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Breathe"?
- 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 "Breathe" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Breathe is arranged in the key of D 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 160 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 Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breathe"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Dpow, G, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". 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 "Breathe". Key of D, 160 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.