Breathe (acoustic)
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Intro: F/Am (2x)
F Am
Twenty-seven times I paint the city in lights
Now I changed my mind
F Am
I was living fast now I'm running on empty
C Em
And I feel, yeah I feel
F G
You're gonna go, let me go
C Am F
Breathe, and I breathe
Dm Am
It's bitter without you I can't live without you
F G
And I'm in love with you
F
Stood the test of time
Am
Though I treated you rough you were always kind
F Am
I let my head rule my heart now I'm feeling so lonely
C Em
And I feel it's the deal
F G
You're letting me go, gonna go
C Am F
Breathe and I breathe
Dm Am
Hollow without you I can't live without you
F G
And I'm in love with you
C Am F
Breathe I believe
Dm Am
Empty without you I can't live without you
F G
And I'm in love with you
Bridge:
F Am
Uuuuuuh, Uuuuuh,
F Am G Am h?
Uuuuuuh, Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh,
C Am F
Breathe, and I breathe
Dm Am
It's bitter without you I can't live without you
F G
And I'm in love with you
C Am F
Breathe I believe
Dm Am
Empty without you I can't live without you
F G
And I'm in love with you
C Am F
Breathe I believe
Dm Am
I can't live without you I can't live with you
F G
And I'm in love with you
How to play Breathe (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.