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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Air That I Breathe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Air That I Breathe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Air That I Breathe" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.