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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
Just Breathe Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
Just Breathe Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
Just Breathe Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
Just Breathe Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
Just Breathe Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
Just Breathe Chords – Harmonica
A poignant acoustic ballad by Pearl Jam about love, life, and mortality. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position in C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C – G – C
Chorus
[F]Stay with [C]me
[G]Let’s just [Am]breathe
[F]Practiced are my [C]sins
[G]Never gonna let me [C]win, uh-[G]huh
[F]Under everything, [C]just another human [G]being
[Am]Uh-huh, uh-[F]huh
[C]I don’t wanna hurt, there’s so [G]much in this world to make me [C]believe
[/verse]
Verse 2
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Chorus
[F]Stay with [C]me
[G]Let’s just [Am]breathe
[F]Practiced are my [C]sins
[G]Never gonna let me [C]win, uh-[G]huh
[F]Under everything, [C]just another human [G]being
[Am]Uh-huh, uh-[F]huh
[C]I don’t wanna hurt, there’s so [G]much in this world to make me [C]believe
[/verse]
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – C
F – C
Verse 3
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G
Am – F
C
G – C
Chorus
[F]Stay with [C]me
[G]Let’s just [Am]breathe
[F]Practiced are my [C]sins
[G]Never gonna let me [C]win, uh-[G]huh
[F]Under everything, [C]just another human [G]being
[Am]Uh-huh, uh-[F]huh
[C]I don’t wanna hurt, there’s so [G]much in this world to make me [C]believe
[/verse]
Practice tip: The song’s emotion comes from the steady, gentle strum and vocal delivery, so practice the chord changes slowly until they are silent and automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Just Breathe"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and Em.
Is "Just Breathe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Just Breathe" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Just Breathe"?
It was written by Eddie Vedder, and released in 2009.