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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Air That I Breathe" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 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 “The Air That I Breathe”
- Can I play "The Air That I Breathe" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Air That I Breathe" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies played in?
- The Air That I Breathe is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Air That I Breathe"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Air That I 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 "The Air That I Breathe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Air That I Breathe"?
- "The Air That I Breathe" was originally performed by The Hollies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Air That I Breathe"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, D7, Dm, Eb, Ebm, F, Fm.
- What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
- Try "LONG COOL WOMAN", "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Air That I Breathe"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Air That I Breathe" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Air That I Breathe"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Air That I Breathe" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.