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Breathe

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D7#9 x-5-4-5-6-x
D7b9 x-5-4-5-4-x
Note: the bass plays D to D#/Eb on those two chords so you may like to try substituting
Cdim/Eb x-6-4-5-4-x
for the D7b9
[Intro]
Em   A7x8
Cmaj7 Bm7
Fmaj7 G D7#9 D7b9
[Verse 1]
EmBreathe, breathe in the A7air
EmDon't be afraid to A7care
EmLeave, don't leave A7me
EmLook around and choose your A7own ground
[Chorus 1]
Cmaj7Long you live and high you fly
Bm7Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
Fmaj7All you touch and all you see
Is Gall your life will eD7#9ver beD7b9  
[Verse 2]
EmRun, rabbit A7run
EmDig that hole, forget the A7sun
EmAnd when at last the work is A7done
EmDon't sit down, it's time to dig anoA7ther one
[Chorus 2]
Cmaj7Long you live and high you fly
But Bm7only if you ride the tide
Fmaj7Balanced on the biggest wave
You Grace towards an D7#9early grD7b9aveEm  
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The story behind the song

"Breathe" invites you to step into a moment of calm reflection, urging you to simply exist and engage with the world around you. The lyrics, penned by Roger Waters, encourage a straightforward acceptance of life's experiences, however simple they may seem. It's a slow-paced, richly textured piece from Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon, featuring David Gilmour's distinctive guitar work. Playing this song feels like a gentle invitation to open up and connect.

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About Breathe Chords by Pink Floyd

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What key is "Breathe" in?

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