How To Play 'It'S Your Breath In Our Lungs' On Guitar?

Grab your guitar and a comfy seat — there are a few straightforward ways to play 'Still Breathing' depending on which version you're after, and I find it helps to pick a vibe first (acoustic, radio-friendly, or heavier electric). The most common cover-friendly progression people use is Am - F - C - G. Play that through the verses with light palm muting and then open up the chords on the chorus so the ringing notes breathe more. For strumming try a relaxed pattern like down, down-up, up-down-up (D D-U U-D-U) at a moderate tempo; palm mute the low strings on the verses and release on the chorus to get the dynamic lift that makes the song feel alive. If you prefer something that sits lower or fits a different recording, another widely used progression for versions of 'Still Breathing' is Em - C - G - D. That one feels a bit more anthemic on electric and translates well to power chords (E5 - C5 - G5 - D5) for a heavier tone. You can capo up a couple frets on either of these shapes to match a singer’s range — capo 2 or 3 often does the trick without changing fingerings. I like throwing in a sus2 or add9 on the C or G in the chorus to add color (Cadd9, Gsus4) and using a small hammer-on from Am to Asus2 in the verse to create motion. Beyond chord names, focus on the transitions and the pocket: slow down the changes slightly in the verse for tension and then lock into steady strumming for the chorus. If you’re playing electric, palm-muted chug on the verse with occasional open-string hits, then let chords ring out with some mild overdrive and chorus for the chorus. Personally I mix the two progressions when I gig the tune — verse in Em-C-G-D for grit, chorus with Am-F-C-G for warmth — and it always keeps the crowd singing along.

Man, 'Chord Forever Killing Me Inside' is such a moody, raw track—I love how it blends melancholic vibes with that gritty guitar work. If you're trying to learn it, start by tuning to standard EADGBE. The main riff revolves around a haunting progression of Em, C, G, and D, played with a slow, deliberate strum to let each chord ring out. The verse leans heavily into palm muting on the Em, giving it that tense, suppressed feel. For the chorus, switch to open strumming and add a slight delay effect if you can—it really amplifies the emotional weight. The outro repeats the verse progression but with more dynamic variation, like alternating between soft and loud picks. Pro tip: Listen to the original track on loop to catch the nuances of the timing; it’s got a loose, almost improvisational flow that’s hard to nail from tabs alone. Honestly, mastering this song feels like therapy—it’s all about channeling that inner ache into your playing.