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Pick a learning view.
I be lieve in (Ab)mir a cles,
’cause it’s a (Eb)mir a cle
I’m here.
Guess you could call me (Ab)spir i tual,
’cause (Eb)phys i cal
is fear.
And it’s safe
to say, you the (Ab)storm’s gone a way, and I’m (Eb)danc ing on the morn ing af ter.
Yes, I’d love
to stay, but my (Ab)home’s the oth er way, and I (Eb)miss is jeal the love and laugh ter.
Some thing like fly ing;
hard to de (Abmaj9)scribe it.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.
Some thing like free dom,
free dom.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.
Ev ’ry moon and (Ab)ev ’ry star
’cause it’s knows (Eb)who you are,
you know.
So ev er if it (Ab)gets too dark,
you (Eb)nev er are
a lone.
And it’s safe
to say, you sur (Ab)ren der your day and to (Eb)pay back all the love you bor rowed.
Yes, And hope
that I had sur (Ab)vived the yes ter day, and to (Eb)day is jeal ous of to mor row.
Some thing like fly ing;
hard to de (Abmaj9)scribe it.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.
Some thing like free dom,
free dom.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der (Bb)wat er.
(Bb)wat er.
Some thing like fly (Bb)wat er.
(Ah,
ah (Abmaj9)ah,
ah (Eb)ah,
ah (Bb)ah.)
(Ah,
ah (Abmaj9)ah,
ah (Eb)ah,
ah (Bb)ah.)
ah.)
(Some thing like fly ing;
hard to de (Ab)scribe it.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der wat er.
Some thing like free dom,
free dom.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der wat er.) (Some thing like free dom,
free dom.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der wat er.
Some thing like fly ing;
hard to de (Ab)scribe it.
My God,
I’m breath ing un der wat er.)
Breathing Underwater — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Breathing Underwater" by Emeli Sandé: 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 Eb, 76 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 “Breathing Underwater”
- What key is "Breathing Underwater" by Emeli Sandé played in?
- Breathing Underwater is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Breathing Underwater"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breathing Underwater" 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 "Breathing Underwater"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Breathing Underwater"?
- "Breathing Underwater" was originally performed by Emeli Sandé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breathing Underwater"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?
- Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "Read All About It, Pt. III", "Clown". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Breathing Underwater" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Breathing Underwater" by Emeli Sandé. 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 "Breathing Underwater" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Breathing Underwater" 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.