(Bb)If
I could make a wish
I (D7)think
I’d pass;
(Eb)can’t
think of (Ebm)an y thing I need.
(Bb)No
cig a rettes, no sleep,
no (D7)light,
no sound,
(Eb)noth
ing to (Ebm)eat, no books to read.
(Dm)Mak
ing love with you
has left me (Ebm)peace ful, warm and tired.
(Dm)What
more could I ask;
there’s noth ing (Ebm)left to be de sired.
(Bb)Peace
came up on me and it (D7)leaves
me weak.
(Eb)Sleep,
si lent (Ebm)an gel, go
to (Bb)sleep.
Some times
all I need is the air that I breathe and to (Bb)love you.
All I need is the air that I breathe, yes, to (Bb)love you.
All I need is the air that I breathe.
(Fm)Ah,
ah,
(Eb)ah,
ah,
(Bb)ah,
ah,
(F)ah.
(Fm)Ah,
ah,
(Eb)ah,
ah,
(Bb)ah,
ah,
(F)ah.
(F)ah.
(Bb)sleep.
The Air That I Breathe by The Hollies
9 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Air That I Breathe”
- What key is "The Air That I Breathe" in?
- "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Air That I Breathe" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Air That I Breathe" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Air That I Breathe"?
- This arrangement of "The Air That I Breathe" uses 7 chords: Bb, D7, Dm, Eb, Ebm, F, Fm.
- How long does it take to learn "The Air That I Breathe" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
- Try "LONG COOL WOMAN", "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More piano songs by The Hollies
See all The Hollies songs →More songs you might like
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
The Hollies
LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW
The Hollies
ON A CAROUSEL
The Hollies
BUS STOP
The Hollies
New Age
Marlon Roudette
STUPID
Sarah McLachlan
SOUL MEETS BODY
Death Cab For Cutie
It Don't Have to Change
John Legend
GRACE FLOWS DOWN
Passion Band
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T GO HOME
Bon Jovi with Jennifer Nettles
JUST ONE LOOK
The Hollies
CARRIE-ANNE
The Hollies