how to play Every Breath You Take on guitar

every breath you take ”

Every Breath You Take” is a song by the English rock band the Police from their fifth and final studio album Synchronicity (1983). Written by Sting, the single was the biggest American and Canadian hit of 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight weeks (the band’s only No. 1 hit on that chart), and the Canadian RPM chart for two weeks. Their fifth UK No. 1, “Every Breath You Take” topped the UK singles chart for four weeks. It also reached the top 10 in numerous other countries. In May 2019, the song was recognised by BMI as being the most played song in radio history.

“Every Breath You Take” is the Police’s and Sting’s signature song, and in 2010, it was estimated to generate between a quarter and a third of Sting’s music publishing income. At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards, “Every Breath You Take” was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and Record of the Year, winning in the first two categories. For the song, Sting received the 1983 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA).

Intro G | G | Em | Em | C | D | G

                  G Em
Every breath you take Every move you make
                  C D                  Em
Every bond you break Every step you take. I’ll be watching you
G Em
Every single day And every word you say
               C D                  G
Every game you play Every night you stay I’ll be watching you

C C7 G
Oh can’t you see, you belong to me
A7 D
My poor heart aches, with every breath you take
G Em
Every move you make Every vow you break
C D Em
Every smile you fake Every claim you stake I’ll be watching you