I Want To Breathe You
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Intro F Am C/G
F
If we wrote our story
Am C/G
We wouldnt be writing for very long
F
We'd skip the first chapters
Am C/G
And get to the climax and we'd stay forever
F Am
I would be timid at first until the whisky
C/G
Then id be timid no more
F Am
Couple charming looks and some funny words
C/G
I'd show you mine
Em
Youd show me yours too
F
Now I lie awake
Am Em
I died those nights you had me in your eyes
F
I want you back baby
Am
I want your name in my songs
Em
Your warmth in my lungs
F
I want to breathe you
( F Am C/G Em )
F Am
My band came to play in your beautiful city
C/G
You looked like that city too
F
I had on sunglasses so you couldnt see
Em
That baby, I was looking at you
F
And most of the time
Em
You smiled like a child
You smile like a child
F
Now I lie awake
Am Em
I died those nights I had you in my eyes
F
I want you back baby
Am
I want your name in my songs
Em
Your warmth in my lungs
F Em
I want to breathe you
How to play I Want To Breathe You
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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.