Barely Breathe
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Em G D
Kelly, she's a school teacher.
Em G D
The school boys, how they stare and dream.
Em G D
But she's going out with me tonight.
Em G D
To Floyd's for a beer and maybe more.
Em G D
The snow, it starts to fall.
Em G D
Just like I hope she does for me.
Em G D
Though the stars aren't out tonight
Em G . A
I pray up there they're lined up right.
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Em G D A
This waiting for her has got it so I can barely breath. Can barely breath.
Em G D A
This waiting for her has got it so I can barely breath. I can hardly breath.
Em G D
I hope she's pulling in her car now.
Em G D
As she finds a spot, puttin on her lipstick.
Em G D
Well, I know shes looking right.
Em G D
And she smells so good, oh I just know.
Em G D
I can't believe that shes going out with me tonight.
Em G A
I wont believe it, til I see her walk right out that door.
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Em G D
I find myself alone now. As the bartender puts up that last chair
Em G D.
And I have to smell of my cologne, as I walk myself right out of there.
Em G D
The air feels so cold now. As the winter chill it freeze my bones.
Em G A
Then I feel a buzzin of my phone, 'She says come right now I'm so alone.'
Chorus
How to play Barely Breathe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.