Every Breath You Take
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: G Em C D G
Every breath you take
Em
Every move you make
C
Every bond you break
D
Every step you take
G
I'll be watching you
Every single day
Em
And every word you say
C
Every game you play
D
Every night you stay
Em
I'll be watching you
C C7
Oh, can't you see
G
You belong to me
A7
How my poor heart aches
D
With every step you take
G
Every move you make
Em
Every vow you break
C
Every smile you fake
D
Every claim you stake
Em C
I'll be watching you
D
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Em
I dream at night, I can only see your face
D
I look around but it's you I can't replace
C
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
A
I keep crying baby, baby, please
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Every move you make
Gbm
Every vow you break
D
Every smile you fake
E
Every claim you stake
A
I'll be watching you
D
Every move you make
E
Every vow you break
Gbm
I'll be watching you
A
I'll be watching you
Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
D
I'll be watching you
Every single day
Every word you say
Every game you play
Every night you stay
A
I'll be watching you
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
I'll be watching
I'll be watching you
How to play Every Breath You Take
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.