Other arrangements of The Breath You Take
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Breath You Take" by George Strait: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Breath You Take" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Breath You Take" by George Strait. 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 Breath You Take" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 Breath You Take" 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.