Breathing
View chords used in this chart
Intro.:Em, C, F#m, G, F#m, Em, C, F#m, G
Em, C, F#m, G, F#m, Em, C, F#m, Gx2
C, D, Em, G,C D, Em, D, Em
C D Em G
Eyes are feeling heavy but they never seem to close
C C/B Am
The fan blades on the ceiling spin but the air is never cold
C D Em G
And even though you are next to me I still feel so alone
C D Em
I just can't give you anything for you to call your own
C
And I can feel you breathing
D Em, D, Em,
And it's keeping me awake
D C
Can you feel it beating?
D Em, D, Em,D
My heart's sinking like a weight
C, D, Em, C, D, Em, D, Em,
C D Em G
Something I've been keeping locked away behind my lips
C C/B Am
I can feel it breaking free with each and every kiss
C D Em
I couldn't bear to hurt you but it's all so different now
C D Em
Things that I was sure of, they have filled me up with doubt
C
And I can feel you breathing
D Em, D, Em,
And it's keeping me awake
D C
Can you feel it beating?
D Em, D, Em,
My heart's sinking like a weight
D C
I can feel you breathing
D Em
It's keeping me awake
G C
Could you stop my heart? It's always beating.
D Em
Sinking like a weight -> Em, C, F#m, G, F#m, Em, C, F#m, Gx2
C D Em G
How am I supposed to feel about the things I've done?
C C/B Am
I don't know if I should stay or turn around and run
C D Em G
I know that I hurt you, things will never be the same
C D Em
The only love I ever knew, I threw it all away
C
And I can feel you breathing
D Em, D, Em,
And it's keeping me awake
D C
Can you feel it beating?
D Em, D, Em,
My heart's sinking like a weight
D C
I can feel you breathing
D Em
It's keeping me awake
G C
Could you stop my heart? It's always beating.
D Em
Sinking like a weight -> Em, C, F#m, G, F#m, Em, C, F#m, G
How to play Breathing
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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.