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Now e ven (Dm7)though I try to play it (Am7)off I’m think in’ ’bout you all day long and (Fmaj7)I can’t wait for short y to come through.
’Cause From your (Dm7)lips and back up to your (Am7)eyes, my hands on your hips when we grind, I’m (Em7)fan ta siz in’ ’bout what (Fmaj7)I’m gon’ do to you.
Got me (Dm7)fiend in’ for her love, can’t (Am7)lie.
Man, you should see how she got me (Fmaj7)spend in’ all this time with her.
And I could n’t (Am7)leave her if I want ed to.
it.
Her love y turns men in to fools.
ics.
(Em7)Tell me what a man is (Fmaj7)to do, through, ’cause I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.
I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.
I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.
I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.
I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.
I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.
I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.
I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.
When (Dm7)ev er we up in this (Am7)bed and my fin gers all in your hair, I (Fmaj7)won der if you feel me watch in’ you.
’Cause I can’t (Dm7)go a night with out your (Am7)lov in’, got me look in’ at this phone.
I’m (Em7)Ev ’ry time it rings I (Fmaj7)hope it’s you, to girl.
Got me (Dm7)brac in’ for your love and (Am7)I’m fall in’ for you.
I can’t lie.
me (Fmaj7)I just wan na be with her.
And I could n’t (Am7)yes, you got me, there I said it.
Some bod y call the par a med ics.
(Em7)Tell them to hur ry up (Fmaj7)and come through, ’cause I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.
I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.
I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.
I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.
I can’t (Dm7)breathe when you talk to (Am7)me.
I can’t (Em7)breathe when you touch (Fmaj7)me.
I suf fo (Dm7)cate when you’re a way from (Am7)me, so much love you take from me.
I’m (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.
When (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.
Don’t ev er (Em7)leave me (Am7)girl.
I need you (Dm7)in side my (F)world.
(F)I can’t go a (Em7)day with out (Am7)you
and see (Bbmaj7)no bod y else will ev er do.
I’ll nev er (G9sus)feel like I feel with you, (CN.C.)’cause I can’t (Em7)go in’ out of my (Fmaj7)mind.
(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe.
(Fmaj7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Dm7)breathe.
(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe,
(Fmaj7)ooh.
(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe.
(Fmaj7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Dm7)breathe.
(Am7)Ooh, no, no, I can’t (Em7)breathe,
(Fmaj7)ooh.
Suffocate — Simple Sheet Music
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"Suffocate" 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 A, 65 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Suffocate”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Suffocate"?
- 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 "Suffocate" by J. Holiday played in?
- Suffocate is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Suffocate"?
- The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Suffocate" 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 "Suffocate"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Suffocate"?
- "Suffocate" was originally performed by J. Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Suffocate"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm7, Em7, F, Fmaj7, G9.
- What other songs by J. Holiday can I play here?
- Try "BED". 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 "Suffocate". Key of A, 65 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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