Catch My Breath

by Kelly Clarkson
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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.

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Catch My Breath" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Catch My Breath”

Why does "Catch My Breath" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Catch My Breath".
What key is "Catch My Breath" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Catch My Breath is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Catch My Breath"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Catch My Breath" 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 "Catch My Breath"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Catch My Breath"?
"Catch My Breath" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Catch My Breath"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, E, Esus4, F#m.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Catch My Breath"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Catch My Breath".
Can I see all the notes in "Catch My Breath"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 130 BPM.