Barely Breathing original guitar chords by 
Duncan Sheik 
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The original key of Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik is E minor.
The primary chords used in Barely Breathing are Em, A, C, D, F, G.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, A, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Barely Breathing is approximately 94 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Barely Breathing using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Barely Breathing. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Duncan Sheik.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Barely Breathing to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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