(Bm)He looks up from sec ond base, his (G)dad’s up in the stands.
the boy’s He (Bm)saw the hit, the run, the slide.
There (G)ain’t no big ger fan.
In the (Em)park in’ lot say in’, af ter the game, he said, “Dad, I thought you had a plane to catch.” He smiled and said, “Yeah, son, I did.”
But life’s not the breath you take,
the breath in’ in and out
that gets you (Bm)through the day ain’t what it’s (Asus)all a bout.
You just might (G)miss the point
if you try’n’ to (Bm)win the race.
Life’s not the (Em7)breaths you take,
but the (A7sus)mo ments that take your breath a way.
Fast (Bm)for ward up teen years ond base, a (G)thou sand miles a way:
the boy’s He (Bm)built a life, he’s got a wife a (G)ba by due to day.
In He (Em)hears a voice say in’, “I made it, son.” he Says, “I you, Dad, you did n’t have to come.” He smiles and says, “Yeah, I know you
But life’s not the breath you take,
the breath in’ in and out
that gets you (Bm)through the day ain’t what it’s (Asus)all a bout.
You just might (G)miss the point
if you don’t slow (Bm)down the pace.
Life’s not the (Em7)breaths you take,
but the (A7sus)mo ments that take your breath a way.
Fast (Asus)mo ments that take your breath a way.
Just like it took my (Bm)breath when she was born;
just like it (Em7)took my breath a way
when Dad (A7sus)took his last that (A7)morn.
Life’s not the breaths (A7sus)mo ments that take your breath a way.
The Breath You Take by George Strait
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Breath You Take”
- What key is "The Breath You Take" in?
- "The Breath You Take" by George Strait is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Breath You Take" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "The Breath You Take" 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 Breath You Take"?
- This arrangement of "The Breath You Take" uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, D, Em, Em7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "The Breath You Take" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by George Strait can I play here?
- Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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