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Key: B major•
Intro 1
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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Oh, yeah
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#
F#
2

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Verse 1
A
A

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E
E

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Don't pretend you're sorry
F#m
F#m
2

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I know you're not
Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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You know you got the power
Esus4
Esus4

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E
E

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A
A

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To make me weak inside
E
E

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And girl you leave me breathless
F#m
F#m
2

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But it's okay
Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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'Cause you are my survival
Dm6
Dm6

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Now hear me say
Pre-chorus 1
Bm7
Bm7
2

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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I can't imagine life without your love
Bm7
Bm7
2

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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And even forever
Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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Esus4
Esus4

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E
E

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don't seem like long enough
Chorus 1
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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'Cause every time I breathe I take you in
G#m
G#m
4

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And my heart beats again
B
B
2

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E
E

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Baby, I can't help it
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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You keep me drowning in your love
F#
F#
2

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And every time I try to rise above
G#m
G#m
4

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I'm swept away by love
B
B
2

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E
E

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Baby, I can't help it
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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You keep me drowning in your love
Verse 2
A
A

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E
E

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Maybe I'm a drifter

F#m
F#m
2

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Maybe not
Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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'Cause I have known the safety
Esus4
Esus4

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E
E

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A
A

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Of floating freely in your arms
E
E

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And I don't need another lifeline
F#m
F#m
2

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It's not for me
Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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'Cause only you can save me
Dm6
Dm6

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Oh, can't you see?
Pre-chorus 2
Bm7
Bm7
2

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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I can't imagine life without your love
Bm7
Bm7
2

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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And even forever
Dadd9
Dadd9
4

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Esus4
Esus4

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don't seem like long enough
E
E

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(...like long enough yeah)
Chorus 2
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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'Cause every time I breathe I take you in
G#m
G#m
4

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And my heart beats again
B
B
2

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E
E

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Baby, I can't help it
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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You keep me drowning in your love
F#
F#
2

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And every time I try to rise above
G#m
G#m
4

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I'm swept away by love
B
B
2

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E
E

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Baby, I can't help it
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#
F#
2

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You keep me drowning in your
Bridge 1
G
G

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(love) Go on pull me under
B
B
2

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Cover me with dreams, yeah
G
G

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Love me mouth to mouth now
F#
F#
2

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You know I can't resist
G#
G#
4

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'Cause you're the air that I breathe
Chorus 3
Ab
Ab
4

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Every time I breathe I take you in
Bbm
Bbm

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And my heart beats again
Db
Db
4

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Gb
Gb
2

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Baby, I can't help it
Absus4
Absus4
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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You keep me drowning in your love
Ab
Ab
4

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And every time I try to rise above
Bbm
Bbm

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I'm swept away by love
Db
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4

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Gb
Gb
2

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Baby, I can't help it
Absus4
Absus4
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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Keep me drowning in your love
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Fm
Fm

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Gb
Gb
2

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Ab
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4

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Bbm
Bbm

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Db
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4

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Gb
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2

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Baby, I can't help it
Absus4
Absus4
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
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4

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Keep me drowning in your love
Ab
Ab
4

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(Ohh) Got me drowning
Bbm
Bbm

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Keep me drowning in your love
Db
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4

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Gb
Gb
2

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Baby, I can't help it
Absus4
Absus4
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
4

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Got me drowning
Ab
Ab
4

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'Cause every time I breathe I take you in
Bbm
Bbm

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And my heart beats again
Db
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4

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Gb
Gb
2

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Baby, I can't help it
Absus4
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4

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Ab
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4

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Db
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4

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You keep me drowning in your love
Ab
Ab
4

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And every time I try to rise above
F/A
F/A

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Bbm
Bbm

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I'm swept away by love
Db
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Gb
Gb
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Baby, I can't help it
Absus4
Absus4
4

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Ab
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4

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Db
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Keep me drowning in your love

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • E

  • F#sus4

    2

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • Dadd9

    4

  • Esus4

  • Dm6

  • Bm7

    2

  • A/C#

    2

  • G

  • G#

    4

  • Ab

    4

  • Bbm

  • Db

    4

  • Gb

    2

  • Absus4

    4

  • Ebm

    6

  • Fm

  • F/A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Drowning by Backstreet Boys is B major.

The primary chords used in Drowning are B, F#, G#m, E, A, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, F#, G#m, E, 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 Drowning is approximately 70 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Drowning using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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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 Backstreet Boys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Drowning to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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