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 I’m learn ing to breathe, I’m learn ing to crawl, I’m (D)find ing (G)that You and You a lone can break my (Em)fall.

I’m (D)liv ing (G)a gain, a wake and a live.

I’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.

I’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 I’m (G)Yours.

This is the way,

this is the way that I’m learn ing to breathe,

I’m learn ing to crawl,

I’m (D)find ing (G)that You and You a lone can break my (Em)fall.

I’m (D)liv ing (G)a gain,

a wake and a live.

I’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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Learning To Breathe" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 ā€œLearning To Breatheā€

Where are the chord symbols for "Learning To Breathe" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Learning To Breathe" is in G.
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 — 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 — 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.
Does "Learning To Breathe" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Learning To Breathe" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Learning To Breathe"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.