Is "Every Breath You Take" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Every Breath You Take"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Every Breath You Take" use?

Just 10 chords: A7, Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Eb, Em, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Police songs work for kids?

Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Every Breath You Take

· by The Police

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry breath you (G)take

ev ’ry move you (Em)make,

ev ’ry bond you break ev ’ry step you take, I’ll be watch ing you.

Ev ’ry (D7sus4)sin gle (G)day

ev ’ry word you (Em)say,

ev ’ry game you play ev ’ry night you stay, I’ll be watch (Dsus4)ing you.

Oh, can’t you (C)see

you be (Am7)long to (G)me.

How my poor heart aches

with ev ’ry step you (D)take.

Ev ’ry (D7sus4)move you (G)make,

ev ’ry vow you (Em)break,

ev ’ry smile you fake ev ’ry claim you stake, I’ll be watch (Dsus4)ing you.

Since you’ve gone I been lost with out a trace, I dream at night I can on ly see your face.

I look a round but it’s you I can’t re place, I feel so cold and I long for your em brace.

I keep cry ing ba by ba by please.

Oh can’t you Ev ’ry move you make ev ’ry step you take, I’ll be watch (Dsus4)ing you.

I’ll be (D7sus4)watch ing (G)you.

Every Breath You Take by The Police — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Every Breath You Take” by The Police in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build left-hand independence — your left hand holds a steady pedal bass pattern while your right hand moves through chord shapes above it, and keeping those two layers clean at 110 BPM is the real challenge here. Watch out for the Eb and F chords, which briefly pull you outside the key of G and require quick hand repositioning — loop those transitions at half tempo until they're automatic. Start hands-separate: lock in that left-hand pedal until it feels effortless, then layer the right hand on top. The Dsus4-to-D resolution is a small detail that adds a lot of dramatic weight, so voice it cleanly instead of rushing past it. Once you can play the verse progression smoothly, the rest clicks into place — and you'll walk away with genuinely stronger hand independence over a steady bass, a skill that transfers to dozens of other songs.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Every Breath You Take" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Every Breath You Take"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Every Breath You Take" use?: Just 10 chords: A7, Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Eb, Em, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Police songs work for kids?: Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.