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Katy Perry - I’m Still Breathing Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, Dm, Bb, Gm, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

FIleavethegasonwalk,thealleysinthedark
Dmsleepwithcandles,burningIleave,thedoorunlocked
BbI’mweavingaropeandGmrunningalltheredlights
DidCIgetyourattentioncause
I’msendingallthesigns(that)Ftheclockistickingand
I’llbegivingmytwoweeksDmyourfavoriteshadeofblack
Youbestprepareaspeech,Bbsaysomethingfunny
Gmsaysomethingsweet,butCdon’tsaythatyoulovedme
‘CauseFI’mstillbreathingDmandwe’vebeendeadforawhile
ThissicknesshasnoBbcure,we’regoingdownforGmsure
CAlreadylostagrip,bestabandonedship
FBbFBb
FMaybeIwastoopale,maybeIwastoofat
DmMaybeyouhadbetter,betterluckinthesack
BbNoformaleducation,andIGmsworewaytomuch
ButICswearyoudidn’tcarecausewewereinlove
FSoasIwritethisletterandsheadmylasttear
DmIt’sallforthebetterthanwehadthisyear
BbLet’sclosethischapter,Gmsayonelastprayer
ButCdon’tsaythatyoulovedme
‘CauseFI’mstillbreathingDmandwe’vebeendeadforawhile
ThissicknesshasnoBbcure,we’regoingdownforGmsure
CAlreadylostagrip,bestabandonedship
‘CauseFI’mstillbreathingDmandwe’vebeendeadforawhile
ThissicknesshasnoBbcure,we’regoingdownforGmsure
CAlreadylostagrip,bestabandonedship
FDmBbGmC
OohI’mstillbreathing,I’mstillbreathing…
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ArtistKaty Perry
AlbumOne of the Boys
GenresPop
Year2008
KeyF
DifficultyEasy

How to play I'm Still Breathing on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Katy Perry - I'm Still Breathing on ukulele requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

I'm Still Breathing uses these transitions most often: Bb → Gm (8), Dm → Bb (8), and F → Dm (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - Dm chord transition.

1. F → Dm chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

Switching from F to Dm:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

F to Dm

2. Dm → Bb chord transition

Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

Here's how to move from Dm to Bb:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

Dm to Bb

3. Bb → Gm chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Ukulele Gm chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bb to Gm:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

Bb to Gm

4. Gm → C chord transition

Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Ukulele Gm chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Switching from Gm to C:

  1. While playing Gm, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

Gm to C

5. C → F chord transition

Switching from C to F:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

6. F → Bb chord transition

To move from F to Bb:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

I'm Still Breathing chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I'm Still Breathing.

  • I'm Still Breathing includes 43 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • I'm Still Breathing contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how I'm Still Breathing connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → Dm: 5%
    • F → Bb: 5%
    After Bb, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
    • Bb → F: 34%
    • Bb → Gm: 6%
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