Sleep Like Breathing
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Intro: G Bm D G
verse 1
G Bm
Every word's so
Bm D
Every word's so fragile
D G
Inside passion that feels like chasing rain
G Bm
When the slowness of the day is gone
Bm D G
Leaving shadow-like feelings to depend upon
Pre-Chorus
G Bm
Every word's so
Bm D
Every word's so fragile
D
Inside passion that feels like chasing rain
[Refrão] G C Am C G
Oh-ahh-ahh, ahh-ahh, ahh-ahh
C Am C G
You sleep like breathing
C Am C N.C.
You sleep like breath - gently
Break
G Bm D G
verse 2
G
And the tease cries
Bm D
Weeping listless laughter
D G
Always thirsty like an attractive flower
G Bm
When the danger in the touch is gone
Bm D G
Changing delicate evenings to reflecting ones
Pre-Chorus
G
And the tease cries
Bm D
Weeping listless laughter
D
Always thirsty like an attractive flower
[Refrão] G C Am C G
Oh-ahh-ahh, ahh-ahh, ahh-ahh
C Am C G
You sleep like breathing
C Am C N.C.
You sleep like breath - gently
Break
G C Am C G
[Refrão] C Am C G
You sleep like breathing
C Am C G
You sleep like breath
C Am C G
You sleep like breathing
C Am C G
You sleep like breath
How to play Sleep Like Breathing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.