Drowning

by Backstreet Boys
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Lyrics

Don’t pre tend you’re sor ry;

I know you’re not.

You know you’ve got the pow er to make me weak in side.

And girl, you leave me breath less

but it’s o kay,

’cause you are my sur viv al.

Now hear me say, I can’t i mag ine

(Db)life with out your love

and e ven for ev er don’t (Db)seem like long e nough,

’cause ev ’ry time I breathe, I take you in

and my heart beats a gain.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

You keep me drown ing in your love.

Ev ’ry time I try to rise a bove

I’m swept a way by (G)love.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

You keep me drown ing in your love.

May be I’m a drift

er

late at night,

’cause I have known the safe ty of float ing free ly in your arms.

And I don’t need an oth er life line.

It’s not for me,

’cause on ly you can save me.

Oh, can’t you see?

I can’t i mag ine (Db)life with out your love,

and e ven for ev er don’t (Db)seem like long e nough.

Go on and pull me un der; (Bb)cov er me with dreams, yeah.

Love me mouth to mouth now.

You (F)know I can’t re sist,

’cause you’re the (G)air that I breathe.

Ev ’ry time I breathe, I take you in

and my heart beats a gain.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

You keep me drown ing in your love.

Ev ’ry time I try to rise a bove

I’m swept a way by (A)love.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

You keep me drown ing in your love.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

Keep me drown ing in me your love.

drown ing.)

(Got me drown Keep ing.) me drown ing in your love.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

(Got me (drown ’Cause ev ’ry time I breathe, I take you in,

and my heart beats a gain.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

You keep me drown ing in me your love.

drown Ev ’ry time I try to rise a bove

I’m stripped a way by (A)love.

Ba by, I can’t help it.

You keep me drown ing in

your love.

Drowning — Simple Sheet Music

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"Drowning" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 85 BPM.

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

About “Drowning

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Drowning"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Drowning" by Backstreet Boys played in?
Drowning 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 "Drowning"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Drowning" 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 "Drowning"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Drowning"?
"Drowning" was originally performed by Backstreet Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
Try "NEVER GONE", "I WANT IT THAT WAY", "INCOMPLETE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Drowning". Key of Eb, 85 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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