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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Breathe Easy" by Blue: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 81 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Breathe Easy”
- What key is "Breathe Easy" by Blue played in?
- Breathe Easy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Breathe Easy"?
- The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breathe Easy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Breathe Easy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Breathe Easy"?
- "Breathe Easy" was originally performed by Blue. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Blue can I play here?
- Try "Hurt Lovers", "Breathe Easy", "Hurt Lovers". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Breathe Easy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Breathe Easy" by Blue. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Breathe Easy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Breathe Easy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.