Exhale

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

(1.) ’ry one (F)falls

in love some (C)times.

Some times it’s (Dm7)wrong us

and some times it’s (C)right.

For ev ’ry (F)win

some one must (C)fail,

but there comes a (Dm7)point when,

when we ex (C)hale, yeah, yeah.

Say, (F)shoop shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (F)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Some times you’ll (F)laugh,

some times you’ll (C)cry.

Life nev er (Dm7)tells us

and the whens or (C)whys.

When you’ve got (F)friends

to wish you (C)well,

but you’ll find a (Dm7)point when

you will ex (C)hale, yeah, yeah.

Say, (F)shoop shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (F)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Some times you’ll (C)doo.

Hearts are of ten bro ken when there are words un spo ken.

In your soul there’s an swers to your prayers.

If you’re (Dm7)search ing for a place you know, a fa (C)mil iar face, some where to go,

you should (F)look in side your soul, you’re half way there.

Some times you’ll (C)doo.

Exhale — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Exhale" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Exhale”

Can I play "Exhale" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Exhale" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Exhale" by Whitney Houston played in?
Exhale is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Exhale"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Exhale" 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 "Exhale"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Exhale"?
"Exhale" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Exhale"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, E, Esus4, F, Fmaj7.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Exhale"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Exhale" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Exhale"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Exhale" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.