Every Breath You Take Chords
Artist:
The Police
ReleaseDate:
20 May 1983
Genre:
Soft Rock
Difficulty:
Medium
Key:
G# major
Capo:
8
Chords that match the lyrics "Every Breath You Take" by The Police (1983) is built on a 4-chord progression: G, Em, C, and D (often played as add9 chords). The original recording is in the key of Ab/G#, typically played with a Capo on the 1st fret using G-shape chords. It features a distinctive arpeggiated guitar riff and a simple, repetitive structure
Key Details for Playing
Original Key: Major (usually played with a capo on 1st fret in G).
Style: The song is defined by a clean, arpeggiated electric guitar part (often played in "add9" chords: Common Variations:
Open Chords (Capo): G, Em, C, D (easier for beginners).
Original Positions: Capo 1, G shape =
Bridge Chords: Sometimes simplified to
Chords:
G# Major Original key G# Fm C# D# G# E F#
Introduction
What key is "Every Breath You Take by The Police" in? | G# Major
Is it suitable for beginners? | It's relatively difficult for intermediate to advanced beginners because of the barre chords (e.g., G#, Fm, C#, Eb, G#) in the original key.
Where should the capo be placed? | However, a capo on the 1st fret can be used, and it utilizes G-shaped chords. The song is characterized by arpeggio guitar riffs and a simple, repetitive structure.
Genre/Mood of the song? | Romantic yet haunting, it's one of the band's most successful global hits.
What is the guitar strumming pattern like? | A consistent, steady rhythm with no heavy chord strumming; the focus is on a clear and clean guitar sound.
(Lyrics):Every Breath You Take - The Police
[Verse]
Every breath you take Every move you make
Every bond you break Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day And every word you say
Every game you play Every night you stay
I'll be watching you
[Chorus]
Oh can't you see, you belong to me
How my poor heart aches, with every step you take
And every move you make And every vow you break
Every smile you fake Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
[Bridge]
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and
I long for your embrace
I keep crying baby, baby, please
[Chorus]
Oh can't you see, you belong to me
How my poor heart aches, with every step you take
And every move you make And every vow you break
Every smile you fake Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
[Outor]
I'll be watching you (Every breath you take)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
(Every step you take) I'll be watching you
(Every single day) (Every word you say)
(Every game you play)
(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you
(Every move you make) (Every vow you break)
(Every smile you fake)
(Every claim you stake) I'll be Fmwatching you
(Every single day) (Every word you say)
(Every game you play)
(Every night you stay) I'll be Fmwatching you
(Every breath you take) (Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
(Every step you take) I'll be watching you
(Every single day) (Every word you say)
(Every game you play)
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