Learning To Breathe

by Switchfoot
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Lyrics

(Am)Hel lo, good morn ing.

How You (G)do?

(C)What makes Your ris ing sun so new?

(Am)I could use a fresh be gin ning, (G)too.

(C)All of my re grets are noth ing new.

So, (D)this is (G)the (Csus2)way that I say I (G)need You.

This is the (Dsus)way,

this is the way that Iโ€™m learn ing to breathe, Iโ€™m learn ing to crawl, Iโ€™m (D)find ing (G)that You and You a lone can break my (Em)fall.

Iโ€™m (D)liv ing (G)a gain, a wake and a live.

Iโ€™m (D)dy ing (G)to breathe in these a bun dant skies.

(Em)Hel lo, good morn ing.

How You been?

(C)Yes ter day left my head kicked in.

I nev er, (Bm)nev er (G)thought that (Am)I would fall like that, (C)nev er knew that I could hurt this bad.

Iโ€™m (D)learn ing (G)to breathe, These a bun dant skies.

Yeah.

A (D)bun (G)dant (Em)skies.

Yeah.

This is the (Csus2)way that I say I (G)need You.

This is the (Csus2)way that I say I (G)love You.

This is the way that I say Iโ€™m (G)Yours.

This is the way,

this is the way that Iโ€™m learn ing to breathe,

Iโ€™m learn ing to crawl,

Iโ€™m (D)find ing (G)that You and You a lone can break my (Em)fall.

Iโ€™m (D)liv ing (G)a gain,

a wake and a live.

Iโ€™m (D)dy ing (G)to breathe in these a bun dant skies.

Hel lo, good morn ing.

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Learning To Breathe โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Learning To Breathe" by Switchfoot: 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About โ€œLearning To Breatheโ€

What key is "Learning To Breathe" by Switchfoot played in?
Learning To Breathe is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Learning To Breathe"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Learning To Breathe" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Learning To Breathe"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Learning To Breathe"?
"Learning To Breathe" was originally performed by Switchfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Switchfoot can I play here?
Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Learning To Breathe" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Learning To Breathe" by Switchfoot. 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 โ€” 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 "Learning To Breathe" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Learning To Breathe" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.