What key is "Breathe Easy" in?

"Breathe Easy" by Blue is in the key of G with a tempo of 81 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Breathe Easy" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Breathe Easy" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Breathe Easy" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Blue can I play here?

Try "Hurt Lovers", "Breathe Easy", "Hurt Lovers". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Em7)Cruel to the eye

for I see the (Dsus2)way he makes you smile.

curse me in (Em7)Cruel to the eye

watch ing him (Dsus2)hold no what used to be mine.

Why did I (Csus2)lie?

What did I (Gsus4)walk a way ing to (Gsus4)find?

Oh (Csus2)why

oh (Gsus4)why?

(Em7)I

can’t breathe (D)ea sy

can’t (Csus2)sleep at night

’til (Gsus4)you’re by my side.

No (Em7)I

can’t breathe (D)ea sy

I can’t (C)dream yet an oth er dream with out you ly ing next to me there’s no (Gsus4)air.

Curse me in (Em7)side to the eye

for e ve ry (Dsus2)word that caused you cry, curse me in (Em7)Cruel to the eye

I won’t for (Dsus2)get no I won’t ba by I Why don’t know (Csus2)why.

I left the (Gsus4)one was look ing to (Gsus4)find.

Oh (Csus2)why

oh (Gsus4)why?

(Em7)I

can’t breathe (D)ea sy

can’t (Csus2)sleep at night

’til (Gsus4)you’re by my side.

No (Em7)I

can’t breathe (D)ea sy

I can’t (C)dream yet an oth er dream with out you ly ing next to me there’s no (Gsus4)air.

Curse me in

No (Em7)I

can’t breathe ea sy I can’t (C)dream yet an oth er dream with out you ly ing next to me there’s no (Gsus4)air.

(F)Out of my mind

no thing makes (A)sense a ny more.

I want you (Csus2)back in my life

that’s all I’m (Dsus2)breath ing for.

Oh (G)No no no no no (Em7)I

can’t breathe (D)ea sy

can’t (C)sleep at night

’til (G)you’re

by my side.

Yeah (Em7)I

can’t breathe (D)ea sy

I can’t (C)dream yet an oth er dream with out you ly ing next to me there’s no (Gsus2)air.

There’s no (Gsus4)air.

Breathe Easy by Blue

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 81 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Breathe Easy”

What key is "Breathe Easy" in?: "Breathe Easy" by Blue is in the key of G with a tempo of 81 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Breathe Easy" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Breathe Easy" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Breathe Easy" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Blue can I play here?: Try "Hurt Lovers", "Breathe Easy", "Hurt Lovers". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.