Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) — Chords

The Police
Key A major (record is A♭)Tuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse
A›F#m›D›E›A
Bridge
G›D›A›E
The famous add9 fingerpicked arpeggio — play the shapes, let strings ring.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

A×123
F#m134111
D××132
E231
G213
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

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Fender Telecaster (customized, Andy Summers' main Telecaster) · Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

Original amp EQ — bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 7.5 · gain 0 · presence 5.5

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❓ Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) — FAQ

What key is Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) in?

Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) is in A major (record is A♭).

What chords does Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) use?

The main progression uses A, F#m, D, E, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

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