How to Play Fleetwood Mac’s “Never Going Back Again”
I’ve been a Fleetwood Mac fan for as long as I can remember. Their music has always spoken to me on a deep level, and their songs have been a soundtrack to my life. One of my favorite songs of theirs is “Never Going Back Again.” It’s a beautiful and haunting song about heartbreak and loss, and it always resonates with me.
I’ve always wanted to learn how to play “Never Going Back Again” on guitar, but I’ve never been able to find a good tutorial. So I decided to write my own! In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the chords, strumming pattern, and fingerpicking pattern for the song. I’ll also provide some tips and advice for playing the song.
Chords
The chords for “Never Going Back Again” are relatively simple. They are:
- C
- Am
- F
- G
You can play these chords in a variety of ways. One way is to use a basic strumming pattern, such as down-down-down-down-up-down. Another way is to use a fingerpicking pattern, such as the one described below.
Strumming Pattern
The strumming pattern for “Never Going Back Again” is also relatively simple. It is:
Down-down-down-down-up-down-down-down
You can play this strumming pattern with a pick or your fingers. If you’re using a pick, hold it between your thumb and first finger and strum down on the strings. If you’re using your fingers, use your thumb to strum down on the strings and your fingers to pluck the strings.
Fingerpicking Pattern
The fingerpicking pattern for “Never Going Back Again” is a bit more complex than the strumming pattern. It is:
Thumb: C-C-C-C-C-C-C-C
Index finger: Am-Am-Am-Am-Am-Am-Am-Am
Middle finger: F-F-F-F-F-F-F-F
Ring finger: G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G
To play this fingerpicking pattern, start by placing your thumb on the C string. Then, use your index finger to pluck the Am string, your middle finger to pluck the F string, and your ring finger to pluck the G string. Repeat this pattern until you reach the end of the measure.
Tips and Advice
Here are a few tips and advice for playing “Never Going Back Again”:
- Start by practicing the chords and strumming pattern slowly. Once you have the basics down, you can start to speed up.
- If you’re having trouble with the fingerpicking pattern, try breaking it down into smaller parts. Start by practicing the thumb part, then the index finger part, then the middle finger part, and finally the ring finger part. Once you can play each part separately, you can start to put them all together.
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when they’re learning how to play guitar. Just keep practicing and you’ll eventually get it.
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about “Never Going Back Again”:
Q: What key is “Never Going Back Again” in?
A: “Never Going Back Again” is in the key of C.
Q: Who wrote “Never Going Back Again”?
A: Christine McVie wrote “Never Going Back Again.” She wrote it about her divorce from John McVie.
Q: What album is “Never Going Back Again” on?
A: “Never Going Back Again” is on Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumours.”
Conclusion
I hope this blog post has helped you to learn how to play “Never Going Back Again.” If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below. And if you’re interested in learning more about Fleetwood Mac, be sure to check out their website.
