Take My Breath Away
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C Em7 F
Watching every motion in my foolish lover's game.
C Em7 F
On this endless ocean finally lovers know no shame.
F C G
Turning and returning to some secret place in time.
C Em7 F
Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say, "My love"
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
C Em7 F
Watching I keep waiting still anticipating love.
C Em7 F
Never hesitating to become the fated ones.
F C G
Turning and returning to some secret place to cry.
C Em7 F
Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say ohh...
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
D G F A
Through the hourglass I saw you, in time you slipped away.
D G F C
When the mirror crashed I called and turned to hear you say..
D G
If only for today, I am not afraid.
C Em7 F
Take my breath away ohhh...
C Em7 F
Take my breath away
D Asus G
Watching every motion in my foolish lover's game.
D Asus G
Haunted by the notion somewhere there's a love in flames.
G D A
Turning and returning to some secret place inside.
D Asus G
Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say ohh...
D Asus G
Take my breath away ohhh....
D Asus G
Take my breath away
D Asus G
Take my breath away
D Asus G
Take my breath away
D Asus G
D Asus G
How to play Take My Breath Away
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 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.