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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · F#m · D · E
Every Breath You Take Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · F#m · D · E
Every Breath You Take Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · F#m · D · E
Every Breath You Take Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · F#m · D · E
Every Breath You Take Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · F#m · D · E
Every Breath You Take Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · F#m · D · E
Every Breath You Take Chords – Harmonica
The Police’s haunting surveillance-themed love song with Sting’s iconic melody. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Arpeggiated Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Try arpeggiated picking instead of strumming for the verses. The song has a tense, stalking quality — keep the dynamics controlled and the rhythm precise.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – F#m
D
E – A
Verse 2
A – F#m
D
E – A
Chorus
D – E – A (×2)
Verse 3
A – F#m
D
E – A
Bridge
F – G (×4)
E – A
Verse 4
A – F#m
D
E – A
A – F#m
E – A
Outro
E – D
E – A
E – D
E – A
Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E progression repeats throughout the verses. Practice arpeggiated picking for a more authentic sound. The F#m can be played as a barre or simplified to F#m7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Every Breath You Take"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.
Is "Every Breath You Take" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Every Breath You Take" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Every Breath You Take"?
It was written by Sting, and released in 1983.