Fleetwood Mac - Never Going Back Again ( Lyrics )

"Never Going Back Again" is a song written by Lindsey Buckingham that was first released by Fleetwood Mac on their eleventh studio album Rumours (1977). It was also released as the B-side to the Top Ten single "Don't Stop" in the US and of the "You Make Loving Fun" single in the UK. It was also the B-side of "Dreams" in the Netherlands. It has been covered by other artists, including Colin Reid and Matchbox Twenty.

It is one of several songs on Rumours that Buckingham wrote in the wake of the breakup of his relationship with fellow Fleetwood Mac member Stevie Nicks. He recalls it being one of the last songs written for the album after he had started a rebound relationship with another woman.Buckingham regards it as a sweet and naive song and doesn't consider the lyrics to be very deep. He has described it as a "miniature perception of things." It reflects a desire not to repeat previous mistakes.Buckingham accompanies himself on acoustic guitar played using a Travis picking technique. He has said that the guitar part may have been inspired by Ry Cooder." Never Going Back Again" is set in a 4
4 signature at a moderate tempo of 88 beats per minute. Buckingham's guitar is in drop D tuning with a capo on the fourth fret, sometimes played tuned CGDGBE with a capo at the 6th fret. Buckingham's voice spans from a C#4 to A#5.

[chucklucas]

Ah, much better! Some Dumbass posted this with the original album cover but wasn't the original version! So much better!! Lindsay is an awesome guitar picker!!

[kevinbrown]

Top ten of all time Rumours. Flawless.

[LJTofficial]

The absolute mastery of Fleetwood Mac & their recordings / songwriting will forever have me in awe

[JoaJARod]

i recently found how the instrumental its on a loop while Lindsey sings "never going back again" ...which really triggers that feeling of letting go but still wanting to stay in any relationship

[mariabeatrizgomez]

Beautiful song from Fleetwood Mac, perfect guitar!!! 😍

[thisismeumbass]

luv it!Lindsey Buckingham was so great for Fleetwwod! They made a party of the late 70's!

[wmden]

The first time I heard this was when I first played my purchase of their album, Rumors. I still have it, in great shape, buy the way. I didn't know, at the time that it was Lindsey Buckingham, playing the guitar, until I read the credits on the album. I guess not a lot of people rate him among the top guitar players, because you don't hear his name often, on the subject, but I rate him among the top. I know that might be a subjective opinion, but I know what I like and what impresses me. John McVie was no slouch on the bass, either. Fleetwood on the drums, and Christine on the keyboard had it going on, too.

[sherrim]

I'm trying to teach myself to play this on a guitar. Love this song.

[Spiral.Dynamics]

That’s beautiful.
Thank you for posting.
❤️

[justineb]

Great images with the lyrics. I think of this song a lot over the years and now it is reality.

[darafelice]

This song is spectacular; so simple, yet wonderful. Lindsey Buckingham a marvelous songwriter. Fleetwood Mac amongst the best ever! Go crazy for "Everywhere"- Really thrilling.

[PED]

loved this song the moment i heard it <3 <3

[KevMac]

This song needs to be Longer. I have loved it since it came out but it's over before it gets started....to bad

[Goldengatevideo]

Nice job with the video. Interesting song - not many words. Loved it from its release.

[anagoncalves]

Amo demais! Fleetwood Mac é tudo de bom!!!💕

[tresham]

Watching Like Father and this song came on the soundtrack. Remembered hearing it on my Rumors tape in the 90s.

[jensanruby]

Rumours, aka

Relationship Drama: The Album

[d.w.stratton]

13 people don't know what it means to win....

[chrisescue]

I'm so glad Lindsay went back again.

[garlee]

"Never going back again"@ 1:04. No problem, I'll go to her instead