(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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Air That I Breathe" in?
- "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies is in the key of Bb 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.