Pop · 1983 · beginner

Every Breath You Take

by The Police
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IviIVV
GEmCD
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
1983

Every Breath You Take Chord Progression Breakdown

Every Breath You Take (1983) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – vi – IV – V (G, Em, C, D in G).

Analysis

  • I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

pop1980srock

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What is the chord progression for Every Breath You Take?

Every Breath You Take by The Police uses the chords G, Em, C, D in the key of G.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – vi – IV – V.

What key is Every Breath You Take in?

Every Breath You Take by The Police is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, Em, C.

Is Every Breath You Take beginner-friendly?

Yes! Every Breath You Take is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Every Breath You Take?

Every Breath You Take is a pop song from 1983.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Every Breath You Take to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.