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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Every Breath You Take" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 110 BPM.
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.
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About “Every Breath You Take”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Every Breath You Take"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Every Breath You Take" by The Police played in?
- Every Breath You Take is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Every Breath You Take"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Every Breath You Take" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Every Breath You Take"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Every Breath You Take"?
- "Every Breath You Take" was originally performed by The Police. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Every Breath You Take"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Eb, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by The Police can I play here?
- Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Every Breath You Take". Key of G, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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