Other arrangements of Breathe
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Breathe" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Breathe" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Breathe" with hands-separate practice in D at 160 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Breathe"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Breathe" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Breathe"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Breathe" is in the key of D at 160 BPM.