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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:55
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The Air That I Breathe by The Hollies, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:55 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, Tuba, Flute, and Drums), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – E5 · 26 semitones (~2.2 octaves)
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The Air That I Breathe appears on the soundtrack of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, The Virgin Suicides.