Take A Moment To Breathe
View chords used in this chart
D|--4--4--6--6--|
A|--6--6--7--7--|
E|--------------|
E G#m C#m
G#m
To breathe
E G#m C#m
I don't want you to leave
G#m
To leave me
E C#m
I can't lie, I hate my life
E C#m
Sometimes I wish I'd caught your eye
E
A different way, a different night
C#m G#m
So I don't have to see you cry
x2
E|--------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------|
G|--1--1--4--4--8--8--3--3--4--4--3--3--|
D|--2--2--6--6--9--9--4--4--6--6--4--4--|
A|--------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------|
E|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--4--4--6--6--|
A|--6--6--7--7--|
E|--------------|
E G#m
Lay beside me
C#m G#m
I need to feel your touch
E
It might hurt sometimes
C#m E
But we're too deep in love
E
Can you hold me?
C#m G#m E
I can't hear my cries
x4
E|--------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------|
G|--1--1--4--4--8--8--3--3--4--4--3--3--|
D|--2--2--6--6--9--9--4--4--6--6--4--4--|
A|--------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------|
E|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--4--4--6--6--|
A|--6--6--7--7--|
E|--------------|
How to play Take A Moment To Breathe
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 D. 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.