Just Breathe

by Pearl Jam
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Lyrics

(C)Yes, I un der stand that ev ’ry life must end, uh huh.

(C)As we sit a lone, I know some day we must go, uh huh.

Oh (C)I’m a luck y man, to count on both hands the ones I love.

(C)Some folks just have one, yeah, oth ers, they’ve got none, uh huh.

Stay with me,

oh, let’s just breathe.

(C)Prac ticed are my sins, that nev er gon na me uh huh.

(C)Un der ev ’ry thing, just an oth er hu man being, uh huh.

Yeah, (C)I don’t wan na hurt, so much in this world to make me bleed.

(C)Some folks just have one, yeah, oth ers, they’ve got none, uh huh.

Stay with me,

you’re all I see.

Did I say that I (Dm7)need you?

Did I say that I (Dm7)want you?

(F)Oh, if I did n’t, I’m a (Am7)fool, you see.

(Dm7)No one knows (Dm7)this more than me.

As (G)I (Am7)come (G7)clean, (G)I (C)won der ev ’ry day, as I look up on your face, uh huh.

(C)Ev ’ry thing you gave, and noth in’ you would take, oh, no.

(Am7)Noth in’ you would take,

ev ’ry thing you gave.

Did I say that I (Dm7)need you?

Oh, did I say that I (Dm7)want you?

(F)Oh, if I did n’t I’m a (Am7)fool, you see.

(Dm7)No one knows (Dm7)this more than me.

And (G)I (Am7)come (G7)clean, (G)uh huh.

(G)Aah.

(C)Aah.

(Am7)Noth in’ you would take,

ev ’ry thing you gave.

Oh, (Am7)hold me ’til I die.

Meet you (F)on the oth er side.

Just Breathe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam: 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 C, 108 BPM.

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

About “Just Breathe”

What key is "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam played in?
Just Breathe 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 "Just Breathe"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just Breathe" 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 "Just Breathe"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just Breathe"?
"Just Breathe" was originally performed by Pearl Jam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Just Breathe"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, Dm7, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?
Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Just Breathe" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam. 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 "Just Breathe" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Just Breathe" 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.