Breathe Life
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verse 1
Dm F
I wouldn't compliment myself for what I've become
Gm
Tell her I owe it to her
Dm
Tell her I owe it to her
Dm F
I wouldn't praise myself for every good thing I've done
Gm
Tell her I owe it to her
Dm
Tell her I owe it to her
Pre-Chorus 1
Tell her I owe it to every heartbeat
Tell her I owe it to every exhale
Tell her I owe it to, owe it to her
Hands upon my chest
[Refrão]
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
Oh, won't you breathe life into these dead lungs I keep under my coat
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
And keep life warm against the cold night as our bodies grow old
verse 2
I know when to give up and I know when to breathe
Believe me, I owe it to her
Tell her I owe it to her
Pre-Chorus 2
Tell her I owe it to every heartbeat
Tell her I owe it to every inhale
Tell her I owe it to, owe it to her
Hands upon my chest
[Refrão]
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
Oh, won't you breathe life into these dead lungs I keep under my coat
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
And keep life warm against the cold night as our bodies grow old
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
Oh, won't you breathe life into these dead lungs I keep under my coat
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
And keep life warm against the cold night as our bodies grow old
Bridge
Take my silence as a warning
I will not deter your mourning
[Refrão]
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
Oh, won't you breathe life into these dead lungs I keep under my coat
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
And keep life warm against the cold night as our bodies grow old
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
Oh, won't you breathe life into these dead lungs I keep under my coat
Dm C/E F F/A Bb C7/Bb Gm C6
And keep life warm against the cold night as our bodies grow old
How to play Breathe Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.