Can't Breathe
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C Am
It's been 37 days since you turned and walked away.
C
Baby, you were foolish. You were wrong.
You should have made it better.
C Am
You broke the promise you made 'cause you were jealous and afraid.
C
Baby, I was rising, you let me down. We should've stood together.
[Refrão]C
Now I can't breathe (if I'm not breathing with you)
Am
I can't sleep (if all I'm dreaming is you)
F
Can't you see? (I've got no air without you)
Fm C
I can't breathe, I can't breathe
(So I, So I, So I) So I cracked and called you today
and the tears froze on my face.
'Cause you said we were over, you were so cold.
We should've been forever.
[Refrão]Now I can't breathe (if I'm not breathing with you)
I can't sleep (if all I'm dreaming is you)
Can't you see? (I've got no air without you)
I can't breathe, I can't breathe
C G
We could have everything, but all we got is heartache and pain.
C
I can't catch my breath. It's getting harder to speak.
Em
You should be proud of me, but you're too insecure and too vain.
We should've been forever. I wanted you forever.
[Refrão]Now I can't breathe (if I'm not breathing with you)
I can't sleep (if all I'm dreaming is you)
Can't you see? (I've got no air without you)
I can't breathe, I can't breathe
(GUITAR SOLO)
C Am F
Why couldn't you just be a man?
Why couldn't you just understand?
All I want to do is hold your hand.
Why couldn't we walk hand-in-hand?
Why couldn't you just be a man?
Why couldn't you just understand?
All I want to do is hold your hand.
How to play Can't Breathe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.