Standards
Do It Again chords & key
“Do It Again” is a jazz standard by Gershwin-De Sylva. It is usually played in F major as a ballad, and the 24-bar ABB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 12 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- C7×7
- F6×6
- G7×5
- D7×5
- Gm7×3
- F×2
History
"Do It Again" is an American popular song by composer George Gershwin and lyricist Buddy DeSylva. The song premiered in the 1922 Broadway show The French Doll, as performed by actress Irène Bordoni.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Do It Again in?
Do It Again is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Do It Again?
Do It Again was written by Gershwin-De Sylva.
What is the form of Do It Again?
Do It Again has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Do It Again played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Do It Again?
The opening bars are F6 | F6 | F6 | F6. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.