Going in Circles

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The Gap Band verified

Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Bm] [A] [G] [Bm] [A] [G] [Bm] [A] [G] [F#m] [Bm] [F#m] [Bm] [F#m] [Bm] [F#m] [Em] [A] [Em] [A] [Em] [A] [Dmaj7] [F#] [Bm] [A] [G] [Bm] [A] [G] [F#m] [Bm] [F#m] [Bm] [F#m] [Bm] [F#m] [Em] [A] [Em] [A] [Em] [A] [Dmaj7] [Gmaj7] [Dmaj7] [Em] [F#m7] [A] [Dmaj7] [Gmaj7] [F#m7] [Fm7] [Em] [F#m7] [A] [Dmaj7] [Gmaj7]

[Bm]I'm an [A]ever rolling wheel
[G]Without a [Bm]destination real
[A]And I'm an [G]ever spinning top
[Bm]Whirling around [A]'till I drop
[G]Oh, but what [F#m]am I to do
[Bm]My mind is [F#m]in a whirlpool
[Bm]Give me [F#m]a little hope
[Bm]One small thing [F#m]to cling to
[Em]You got me [A]going in circles
[Em]Oh, around and [A]around I go
[Em]Oh, around and [A]around I go
[Dmaj7]I'm strung [F#]out over you
[Bm]I'm a [A]faceless clock
[G]With timeless hopes [Bm]that never stop
[A]When I [G]feel that way
[F#m]You know my [Bm]soul's at stake
[F#m]Oh, but what [Bm]am I to do
[F#m]My mind is [Bm]in a whirlpool
[F#m]Give me [Em]a little hope
[A]One small thing [Em]to cling to
[A]You got me [Em]going in circles
[A]Oh, around and [Dmaj7]around I go
[Gmaj7]Oh, around and [Dmaj7]around I go
[Em]I'm strung [F#m7]out over you
[A]I'm strung out over [Dmaj7]you(I need you baby)
[Gmaj7]Uuh, I need [F#m7](I need you baby)
[Fm7]Call me (I [Em]need you baby)
[F#m7]I need baby, [A]my baby, my baby
[Dmaj7]My baby, [Gmaj7]my baby girl

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Disco

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Going in Circles by The Gap Band is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Dmaj7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Going in Circles by The Gap Band: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#m, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm to A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

ii – I – G – vi – Em – IV – F# – Gmaj7 – vi – Fm7

Song chords:

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Bm A G F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Em Dmaj7 F# Gmaj7 F#m7 Fm7

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 3 chord palang/gantung (Bm, F#m, F#)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Dmaj7, Gmaj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: ii – I – G – vi – Em – IV – F# – Gmaj7 – vi – Fm7 • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Going in Circles (The Gap Band)?

To play the Easy Chords for Going in Circles, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Going in Circles?

The original recording key for Going in Circles by The Gap Band is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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