Every Breath I Take
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Every Breath I Take:Gene Pitney
#42 in 1961.
INTRO:
G
Dit-dit, do do bop bop...dit-dit, do do bop bop.
#1.
G Em
I hardly ever thank the stars above,
C D
for sending me your very precious love.
G
You never hear me say a prayer
Em
of thanks to someone way up there,
C D
who gave me such a lucky break.
Chorus:
C
Oh, no, darling..
D G
only with every breath I take.
Em
Dit-dit, do do bop bop..Dit dit do do bop bop.
#2.
G Em
And every time we have to be apart,
C D
I hardly ever find you in my heart.
G
And when it comes to thinking of,
Em
the thought of losing all your love,
C D
I never worry how my heart would ache..
Chorus:
C
Oh, no, darling...
D G
Only with ev'ry breath I take.
Em
Only with every little step I make.
C
Only with every little beat of my heart.
D
And every single minute I'm awake.
Chorus:(x2)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Every Breath I Take
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.