What key is "Catch My Breath" in?

"Catch My Breath" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of A with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Catch My Breath" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Catch My Breath" 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.

What chords are used in "Catch My Breath"?

This arrangement of "Catch My Breath" uses 5 chords: C, D, E, Esus4, F#m.

How long does it take to learn "Catch My Breath" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?

Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I don’t wan na be left be hind.

Dis (F#m)tance was now a friend of mine.

Catch (E)ing breath in a web of lies,

(F#m)I’ve spent the (Esus)most of my life rid ing waves, play ing ac ro bat,

shad (F#m)ow box ing the oth er half,

learn (E)ing how kar ma to re act.

(F#m)I’ve spent the (Esus)most of my time...

Catch ing my (D)breath, let ting it (E)go, turn ing my (F#m)cheek for the sake of the (E)show.

Now that you (D)know this is my (E)life, I won’t be (F#m)told what’s sup posed to be (E)right.

(D)Catch my breath, no one can hold me back.

I ain’t got time for that.

(D)Catch my breath, won’t let ’em get me down.

It’s all so sim ple now.

Ad dict ed to the love I found,

heav (F#m)y heart, now a weight less cloud.

Mak (E)ing time for the ones that count,

(F#m)I’ll spend the (Esus)rest of my time laugh ing hard with the win dows down,

leav (F#m)ing foot prints all o ver town.

Keep (E)ing faith, kar ma comes a round.

(F#m)I’ll spend the (Esus)rest of my life...

Catch ing my (D)breath, let ting it (E)go, turn ing my (F#m)cheek for the sake of the (E)show.

Now that you (D)know this is my (E)life, I won’t be (F#m)told what’s sup posed to be (E)right.

(D)Catch my breath, no one can hold me back.

I ain’t got time for that.

(D)Catch my breath, won’t let ’em get me down.

It’s all so sim ple now.

Ad dict ed to the love

(D)You

(E)helped (F#m)me see

(F#m)the beau ty

in (Esus)ev ’ry thing.

Catch ing my (D)breath, let ting it (E)go, ing my (D)cheek for the sake of the (F#m)show.

(E)Now that you (D)know this is my (E)life, (F#m)I won’t be (Esus)told what’s sup posed to be (E)right.

Catch ing my (D)breath, let ting it (E)go, turn ing my (F#m)cheek for the sake of this (E)show.

Now that you (D)know, this is my (E)life, I won’t be (F#m)told what’s sup posed to be (E)right.

(D)Catch my breath, no one can hold me back.

I ain’t got time for that.

(D)Catch my breath, won’t let them get me down.

It’s all so sim ple now.

(D)breath, let ting it (E)go, turn ing my (F#m)cheek for the sake of this (E)show.

Now that you (D)know, this is my (E)life, I won’t be (F#m)told what’s sup posed to be (E)right.

(D)Catch my breath, no one can hold me back.

I ain’t got time for that.

(D)Catch my breath, won’t let them get me down.

It’s all so sim ple now.

It’s all so Catch ing my

Catch My Breath by Kelly Clarkson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Catch My Breath”

What key is "Catch My Breath" in?: "Catch My Breath" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of A with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Catch My Breath" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Catch My Breath" 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.
What chords are used in "Catch My Breath"?: This arrangement of "Catch My Breath" uses 5 chords: C, D, E, Esus4, F#m.
How long does it take to learn "Catch My Breath" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?: Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.