Other arrangements of The Breath You Take
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Breath You Take" 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 D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Breath You Take”
- Can I play "The Breath You Take" 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 Breath You Take" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Breath You Take" by George Strait played in?
- The Breath You Take is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Breath You Take"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Breath You Take" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Breath You Take"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Breath You Take"?
- "The Breath You Take" was originally performed by George Strait. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Breath You Take"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, D, Em, Em7, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Breath You Take"?
- 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 Breath You Take" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Breath You Take"?
- 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 Breath You Take" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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