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Here I Go Again by Whitesnake

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Here I Go Again by Whitesnake runs at 94 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of G major. It is built on 5 chords — D, C, G, Am, Em. Released in 1987.

✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →

Here I Go Again — Whitesnake
Tempo 94 or 188 double-time
Key G major verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 5:49 runtime
Released 1987 Hard Rock
Chords 5 shapes below
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🎚 Tuning: This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.
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Frequently asked questions

What key is Here I Go Again in?

Here I Go Again is in G major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is Here I Go Again?

Here I Go Again runs at 94 BPM (or 188 double-time).

What chords does Here I Go Again use?

Here I Go Again is built on 5 chords: D, C, G, Am, Em.

What tuning is Here I Go Again in?

This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.