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Breathe

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[Intro]
 Dm C   Bb C
|  |   |  |   | x2
[Verse 1]
           Dm   C   Bb
We're all strangers
C                 Dm            C          Bb
Fighting in the streets with no common ground
C           Dm   C   Bb
We're just strangers
C            Dm                 C        Bb
Tryna find release when there's none around
[Pre-Chorus 1]
C            Bbmaj7
Then there's you
Am7                          Gm7
You don't feel that much a stranger
Am7                          Bbmaj7
You stand out from all the crowds
Am7                         Gm7
I don't feel that much in danger
       C
I was lost till I found you
[Chorus]
F                                          Gm7
  Baby, baby, won't you please come rescue me?
                                        Bbmaj7
I don't really wanna stay if you're not
                     Am7
All I know is that I need you, baby
Bbmaj7  Am7      Gm7   C      F
Hold me close so I can finally breathe
[Verse 2]
           Dm   C   Bb
We're all strangers
C             Dm             C           Bb
Fighting gravity, stuck here on the ground
C           Dm   C   Bb
We're just strangers
C              Dm                 C        Bb
Tryna keep the peace when there's none around
[Pre-Chorus 2]
C            Bbmaj7
Then there's you
Am7                       Gm7
You're my little ray of sunshine
Am7              Bbmaj7
You are immortality
Am7                  Gm7
You make me forget about time
              C
And how it's comin' for me, so
[Chorus]
F                                          Gm7
  Baby, baby, won't you please come rescue me?
                                        Bbmaj7
I don't really wanna stay if you're not
                     Am7
All I know is that I need you, baby
Bbmaj7  Am7      Gm7   C      F
Hold me close so I can finally breathe
      Gm7              Bbmaj7    Am7
Finally breathe, finally breathe
Bbmaj7  Am7      Gm7   C
Hold me close so I can finally
[Post-Chorus]
F
  When you tell me that you love me, babe
You bring the sun and take away my pain
Gm7
  And the anxiety is miles away
I didn't know that I could feel that way
Bbmaj7                  Am7                  Gm7         C
I didn't know life was so beautiful till I held you, oh, yeah
[Bridge]
     Bbmaj7       Bbm7          Am7             Dsus2
Your eyes make me feel like I'm off floating on air
         Gm7         C         F                Dsus2
When you look at me, fuck everything else but you, yeah
  Gm7         Bbm
I don't wanna be there, so
[Chorus]
F                                          Gm7
  Baby, baby, won't you please come rescue me?
                                        Bbmaj7
I don't really wanna stay if you're not
                     Am7
All I know is that I need you, baby
Bbmaj7  Am7      Gm7   C
Hold me close so I can finally
Bbmaj7  Am7      Gm7   C
Hold me close so I can finally
Bbmaj7  Am7      Gm7   C       F
Hold me close so I can finally breathe

Breathe chords and lyrics

Free chords for Breathe by James Arthur. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
|Dm  |C   |Bb  |C   | x2
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
You bring the sun and take away my pain
I didn't know that I could feel that way
[Bridge]
[Chorus]

Breathe Chords by James Arthur

Learn how to play Breathe by James Arthur with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Breathe chords”, “Breathe guitar chords”, or “James Arthur Breathe chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Breathe chords and for experienced players who want accurate Breathe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, C, Bb, Bbmaj7, Am7, Gm7.

Frequently asked questions about Breathe

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Breathe" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Breathe" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Breathe" by James Arthur with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by James Arthur below.

What key is "Breathe" in?

The chords for "Breathe" show the original chord names (including Dm, C, Bb, Bbmaj7, Am7, Gm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.