[Verse 1] C D Em I wanna go the distance G D Life is like a race, a marathon C D Em Can't afford to miss it G D I gotta make the most with this time I've got [Pre-Chorus] C D Em I don't wanna be lukewarm G D Light a fire in my soul 'til I run the streets of gold [Chorus] C G I want to get to Heaven out of breath D Em* Don't wanna waste no time when I cross the finish line D* C G Oh, Lord, I want to hear You say D "Well done, my child and my friend" When I get to Heaven out of breath [Verse 2] C D Em A million miles a minute G D Life is like a vapor and we're short on time C D Em With every breath I'm given G I'll shout it from the mountaintops D I'll burn so bright [Pre-Chorus] C D Em I don't wanna be lukewarm G D So light a fire in my soul 'til I run the streets of gold [Chorus] C G I want to get to Heaven out of breath D Em Don't wanna waste no time when I cross the finish line D C G Oh, Lord, I want to hear You say D "Well done, my child and my friend" Em D C G When I get to Heaven out of breath D Out of breath [Post-Chorus] Em D C G Heaven out of breath D Em D Oh, out of breath [Bridge] C Like a steam rolling train G I'll be on my way Em D On my way 'til the wheels fall off C 'Til I see Your face G Walk through Heaven's gates Em D I will run, I will run, I will run [Chorus] C G I want to get to Heaven out of breath D Em* Don't wanna waste no time when I cross the finish line D* C G Oh, Lord, I want to hear You say D "Well done, my child and my friend" Em* D* C G When I get to Heaven out of breath D Out of breath [Outro] Em D C G To Heaven out of breath D "Well done, my child and my friend" Em D C* When I get to Heaven out of breath
Josiah Queen – Out Of Breath Chords on Piano & Ukulele
Watch: Josiah Queen - out of breath (Official Lyric Video)
From Josiah Queen on YouTube. Play along with the chords above.
How to play Out Of Breath: key, chords and progression
Out Of Breath by Josiah Queen sits in G major (one sharp: F♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: C, D, Em and G.
Most of the song cycles through D – C – G – D (V – IV – I – V in G major). In solfa, that is soh – fah – doh – soh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.
Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.
Chord diagrams
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Out Of Breath chords: questions
What key is Out Of Breath in?
Out Of Breath by Josiah Queen is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Out Of Breath?
Out Of Breath uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G.
What is the chord progression of Out Of Breath?
The main progression is D – C – G – D (V – IV – I – V).
Is Out Of Breath easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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