Breathe by Faith Hill

Key: G · 136 BPM · 4/4

Breathe by Faith Hill is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater), played as a I-ii-V rotation: G-Am-D. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)), played as a I-ii-V rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-Am-D
Capo 3EE-F#m-B
Capo 5DD-Em-A
Capo 7CC-Dm-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Am7
  • 0:01 G
  • 0:03 C
  • 0:05 G
  • 0:07 Am7
  • 0:08 G
  • 0:10 C
  • 0:12 Cmaj7
  • 0:14 Am7
  • 0:15 G
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:18 G
  • 0:21 Am7
  • 0:22 G
  • 0:24 Cmaj7
  • 0:28 Am7
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:31 C
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:35 Am7
  • 0:38 D
  • 0:42 Am7
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:45 C
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:49 Am7
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:52 C
  • 0:56 Am7
  • 0:57 G
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:03 Am7
  • 1:06 D
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:11 Am7
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:15 Dsus4
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:18 Am7
  • 1:20 C
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:24 G
  • 1:25 Am7
  • 1:27 C
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:31 Am7
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:37 C
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:41 Am7
  • 1:42 Dsus4
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:46 Am7
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:52 G
  • 1:53 Am7
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:57 D
  • 1:59 Am7
  • 2:00 G
  • 2:02 Cmaj7
  • 2:04 G
  • 2:06 Am7
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:09 C
  • 2:13 Am7
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:16 C
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:20 Am7
  • 2:23 D
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:28 Am7
  • 2:30 C
  • 2:32 D
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:35 Am7
  • 2:37 C
  • 2:39 D
  • 2:40 G
  • 2:43 Am7
  • 2:44 C
  • 2:46 G
  • 2:48 Am7
  • 2:51 D
  • 2:54 C
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:58 Am7
  • 3:00 D
  • 3:01 G
  • 3:03 Am7
  • 3:05 C
  • 3:07 D
  • 3:09 G
  • 3:10 Am7
  • 3:12 C
  • 3:14 D
  • 3:15 G
  • 3:17 Am7
  • 3:19 C
  • 3:21 G
  • 3:22 Am7
  • 3:26 D
  • 3:30 C
  • 3:31 G
  • 3:33 Am7
  • 3:35 Dsus4
  • 3:36 G
  • 3:38 Am7
  • 3:40 C
  • 3:42 G
  • 3:43 Am7
  • 3:45 G
  • 3:47 Cmaj7
  • 3:49 G
  • 3:50 Am7
  • 3:52 G
  • 3:56 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Breathe in?

Breathe is in G major.

What chords does Breathe use?

The core of Breathe cycles through G, Am, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Breathe?

Breathe runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Breathe use?

Breathe follows the ii-V-I progression, played as a I-ii-V rotation. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Breathe?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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