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Every Breath

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Standard Tuning (EADGBe)
[Chords used]
     C(x32010)
     G(320033)
 Gsus4(3x0013)
     F(133211)
    Am(x02210)
   C/B(x20010) <---(I think that's the name for it, it's a substitute for G)
[Intro] (After synthesized part which is just Am): 
F C G Am
Listen to the song for the chord changes...
[Verse 1]
FIt sounds like this is Cnothing new and that it Ghasn't been for Amawhile
FYou wake up on the oCther side and you Gstrain to force a Amsmile
[Verse 2]
FThe fairytale Cinside your head has Gbecome your new best Amfriend
FBut I can aCssure you, that I'll be tGhere 'fore the story Amends
[Chorus]
C'Cause when I needed a place to hang my C/Bheart
You were there to wear it from the Amstart
And with Gevery breath of mFe, you'll be the oAmnly lGight I Fsee
[Intro] (After synthesized part which is just Am): 
F C G Am
[Verse 3]
FI'll meet you till the Cfinish line our liGfetime has barely stAmarted
FThe piece of mine I Cleft behind, I pray you kGeep in your perfect gAmarden
[Verse 4]
FYou waited on the Cminute hand and the Gcountdown to last for Amdays
FBut I'm here to tCell you, it won't be Glong before I'm here to Amstay
[Chorus]
C'Cause when I needed a place to hang my C/Bheart
You were there to wear it from the Amstart
And with Gevery breath of mFe, you'll be the oAmnly lGight I Fsee
[Bridge chords] (Again listen out for the chord changes)
F G Am Gsus4
FThe weightlessness and the lack of Gsus4rest
I will wait for you, I'm in over my Chead
CEven when it's dark before the C/Bdawn
I will feel your grace and carry Amon
And with Gevery breath of mFe, you'll be the oAmnly lGight I see
[Chorus]
When I needed a pClace to hang my C/Bheart
You were there to wear it from the sAmtart
And with eGvery breath of Fme, you'll be the onAmly ligGht I sCee
[Chorus] (From Bridge)
CEven when it's dark before the C/Bdawn
I will feel your grace and carry Amon
And with Gevery breath of mFe, you'll be the oAmnly lGight I Fsee
The only light I see
[Outro] (After synthesized part which is just Am): 
F C G Am

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Every Breath

by Boyce Avenue

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gsus4

C/B

Standard Tuning (EADGBe)

[Chords used]

(x32010)

(320033)

Gsus4

(3x0013)

(133211)

(x02210)

C/B

(x20010) <---(I think that's the name for it, it's a substitute for G)

[Intro] (After synthesized part which is just ):

F C G Am

Listen to the song for the chord changes...

[Verse 1]

F C G Am

It sounds like this is nothing new and that it hasn't been for awhile

F C G Am

You wake up on the other side and you strain to force a smile

[Verse 2]

F C G Am

The fairytale inside your head has become your new best friend

F C G Am

But I can assure you, that I'll be there 'fore the story ends

[Chorus]

C C/B

'Cause when I needed a place to hang my heart

You were there to wear it from the start

G F Am G F

And with every breath of me, you'll be the only light I see

[Intro] (After synthesized part which is just ):

F C G Am

[Verse 3]

F C G Am

I'll meet you till the finish line our lifetime has barely started

F C G Am

The piece of mine I left behind, I pray you keep in your perfect garden

[Verse 4]

F C G Am

You waited on the minute hand and the countdown to last for days

F C G Am

But I'm here to tell you, it won't be long before I'm here to stay

[Chorus]

C C/B

'Cause when I needed a place to hang my heart

You were there to wear it from the start

G F Am G F

And with every breath of me, you'll be the only light I see

[Bridge chords] (Again listen out for the chord changes)

F G Am Gsus4

F Gsus4

The weightlessness and the lack of rest

I will wait for you, I'm in over my head

C C/B

Even when it's dark before the dawn

I will feel your grace and carry on

G F Am G

And with every breath of me, you'll be the only light I see

[Chorus]

C C/B

When I needed a place to hang my heart

You were there to wear it from the start

G F Am G C

And with every breath of me, you'll be the only light I see

[Chorus] (From Bridge)

C C/B

Even when it's dark before the dawn

I will feel your grace and carry on

G F Am G F

And with every breath of me, you'll be the only light I see

The only light I see

[Outro] (After synthesized part which is just ):

F C G Am

About Every Breath Chords by Boyce Avenue

Learn how to play Every Breath by Boyce Avenue with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Every Breath chords”, “Every Breath guitar chords”, or “Boyce Avenue Every Breath chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Every Breath chords and for experienced players who want accurate Every Breath lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Gsus4, F, Am, C/B.

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What key is "Every Breath" in?

The chords for "Every Breath" show the original chord names (including C, G, Gsus4, F, Am, C/B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.