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Going To A Go-Go by Rolling Stones

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Going To A Go-Go by Rolling Stones runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of E major. It is built on 3 chords — E, D, A. Released in 1982.

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Going To A Go-Go — Rolling Stones
Tempo 129 beats per minute
Key E major verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 3:48 runtime
Released 1982 Rock
Chords 3 shapes below
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Frequently asked questions

What key is Going To A Go-Go in?

Going To A Go-Go is in E major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is Going To A Go-Go?

Going To A Go-Go runs at 129 BPM (beats per minute).

What chords does Going To A Go-Go use?

Going To A Go-Go is built on 3 chords: E, D, A.