The Air That I Breathe chords
by The HolliesSong Key: B Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 84 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Guitar Chords in G Major: G, B7, C, Cm, D, Dm
Capo: 4th fret (to play along with the video in B Major)
Easy guitar song: Ideal for beginners
Play-Along Video & Chord Charts
The Air That I Breathe
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
G F G F C
Intro: 4/4 ‖ | | | / / ‖
G B7
1. If I could make a wish I think Id pass
C Cm G
Can't think of a-ny-thing I need | 𝄎 |
G B7
No ci-ga-rettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
C Cm G
No-thing to eat, no books to read
Bm Cm G
** Mak-ing love with you Has left me peace-ful, warm, and tired
Bm Cm G
** What more could I ask Theres noth-ing left to be de-sired
G B7
Bridge: Peace came up-on me and it leaves me weak
C Cm G
So sleep, si-lent an-gel, go to sleep | 𝄎 |
G
Chorus: Some-times...
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe And to love you
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe Yes to love you
D
All I need is the air that I breathe...
Dm C G D Dm C G D
Instr: ‖ | | | | | | | ‖
G B7
Bridge: Peace came up-on me and it leaves me weak
C Cm G
So sleep, si-lent an-gel, go to sleep | 𝄎 |
G
Chorus: Some-times...
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe And to love you
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe Yes to love you
D
All I need is the air that I breathe
Dm C G D
Instr: ‖ | | | ‖
G
Chorus: Some-times...
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe And to love you
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe Yes to love you
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe And to love you
D G
All I need is the air that I breathe Yes to love you... Song Details:
- Songwriters: Albert Hammond, Michael Hazelwood
- Lyrics Begin: If I could make a wish I think I'd pass; can't think of anything I need.
- Performing Artists: The Hollies
- Single:
Recorded: 15 & 22 November 1973
Released: January 1974 (UK), March 1974 (US)
B-side: No More Riders - Genre: Rock, Pop
- Album: Hollies
Recorded: 7 August – 17 December, 1973
Released: March 1974
Notable Covers:
- The Hollies (1974) – The most well-known version, reaching #2 in the UK and #6 in the US.
- Cilla Black (1974) – A version released on her album, In my Life.
- Olivia Newton-John (1975) – A soft rock version included on her Have You Never Been Mellow album.
- José Feliciano (1976) – A Spanish-infused version on his album Sweet Soul Music.
- Julio Iglesias (1984) – from his album 1100 Bel Air Place
- Barry Manilow (1996) – Included in Summer of '78, bringing his signature smooth vocals to the track.
- K.D. Lang (1997) – Included on her album Drag, her version is known for its haunting and atmospheric quality.
- Simply Red (1998) – Released on their Blue album, this version gave the song a soulful, smooth feel.
- The Mavericks (2003) – Their rendition on their self-titled album added a country flavor to the song.
