Every Breath You Take
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Intro G Em C D G
Verse
G
Every breath you take
Gmaj7/E
Every move you make
Cadd9
Every bond you break
Gmaj7/D
Every step you take
Gma7/E
I'll be watching you
G
Every single day
Gmaj7/E
And every word you say
Cadd9
Every game you play
Gmaj7/D
Every night you stay
Gmaj7 Csus
I'll be watching you
[Refrão] Cadd9 F G
Oh can't you see, you belong to me
A6 Ddim7 G6 D(b9)
How my poor heart aches, with every step you take
G
And every move you make
Gmaj7/E
And every vow you break
Cadd9
Every smile you fake
Gmaj7/D
Every claim you stake
G
I'll be watching you
Bridge
Ebmaj7 Fmaj7
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Ebmaj7
I dream at night, I can only see your face
Fmaj7
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Ebmaj7
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Gmaj7
I keep crying baby, baby, please
Instrumental
Gmaj7/E Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
[Refrão] Cadd9 F G
Oh can't you see, you belong to me
A6 Ddim7 G D(b9)
How my poor heart aches, with every step you take
G
Every breath you take
Gmaj7/E
Every move you make
Cadd9
Every bond you break
Gmaj7/D
Every step you take
Gmaj7
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
Cadd9 Gmaj7/D Gmaj7/E
I'll be watching you
How to play Every Breath You 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.