Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough | Chords + Lyrics
Intro
| B (A) | B (A) |
You know, I was, I was wondering, you know.
| B (A) | B (D E A) | B (A) | B (D E A) |
If, you could keep on, because the force, it’s got a lot of power.
| B (A) | B |
And, it make me feel like, ah, it make me feel like, ooh.
||: B B11 | B11 (A/B) | B | B (Bsus2) :||
Verse 1
||: B B11 | B11 (A/B) | B | B (Bsus2) :||
Lovely, is the feelin’ now.
Fever, temperatures risin’ now.
Power (oh power) is the force, the vow.
That makes it happen, it asks no questions why (ooh).
So get closer (closer now), to my body now.
Just love me, ’til you don’t know how (ooh).
Chorus 1
| B11 | B11 A6/B A/B |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
| B | B |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
| B11 | B11 A/B |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
| B | B |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Verse 2
Touch me, and I feel on fire.
Ain’t nothin’ like a love desire (ooh).
I’m melting (I’m melting). Like hot candle wax.
Sensation (oh sensation). Lovely where we’re at (ooh).
So let love, take us through the hours.
I won’t be complainin’ (ooh). ’Cause, this is love power (ooh).
Chorus 2
| B B11 | B11 |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
| B11 B | B7 (B9) |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
| B B11 | B11 |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
| B11 B | B N.C |
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Instrumental
||: B D/E F#11 | G#m7 A B :|| x3
| B D/E F#11 | G#m7 N.C :||
||: B B11 | B11 (A/B) | B | B (Bsus2) :||
Oh baby. keep on, keep on.
Verse 3
Heartbreak, enemy despise.
Eternal (oh, eternal). Love shines in my eyes.
So let love (oh, let love), take us through the hours.
I won’t be complainin’, ’cause your love is alright, alright, oh.
Chorus 3
||: B11 | B11 A6/B A/B | B | B :||
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (don’t stop, babe) Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough (oh, my baby).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Verse 4
Lovely is the feeling now.
I won’t be complaining (oh, oh), the force is love power.
Chorus 4 (as chorus 3)
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (don’t stop, darlin’). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (go crazy, baby). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (keep on, now). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (keep on, darlin’). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (love power, yeah). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (keep on, darlin’). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (don’t, no, no). Don’t stop ’til you get enough (keep up the power, yeah, ooh).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough (’til you get enough, now).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough (ooh).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (yeah). Don’t stop ’til you get enough (oh, no).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (yeah). Don’t stop ’til you get enough (keep on, baby).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough (oh, ’til you get enough).
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop. Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (keep on, darlin’). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on, with the force, don’t stop (oh, no). Don’t stop ’til you get enough.
Keep on.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Chords: Master the Funky Progressions and Variations
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough is built around the idea of shifting between two major chords a tone apart—A and B—while maintaining a B bass line. This gives the chords the feel of B11 – B or A/B – B, which are essentially the same.
The keyboards introduce subtle variations, mainly by changing inversions. At times, I’ve noted A/B, indicating that you should alter the inversion. There’s also a Bsus2 to highlight the funky guitar’s added 9th, and an A6/B, which adds a touch of colour from a string line.
Most of these extensions are for the keyboard player, but if you want to construct a picked funk guitar part, understanding these chord voicings is crucial.
I’ve created some TAB to help you get started with Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough. Here’s a link to the TAB lesson: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
It’s important to see the TAB as a foundation. Once you grasp the chords, you can experiment with variations and develop your approach.
The chords following the stop in the second chorus introduce the instrumental section:
||: B D/E F#11 | G#m7 A B :|| x3
On the fourth repeat, stop on G#m7, then play the verse chords before launching into the next verse.
After spending time with the original recording, my TAB, and these chord progressions, this chord chart will serve as a handy reference at the gig.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro
Should you want to download this chart, here’s a PDF: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough chord chart PDF.
This chord chart was created using iReal Pro, here’s a link to that file: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough chord chart iReal Pro.
Using this and the iRealPro app, you can change the key although, to be honest with you, this is the type of tune you’ll probably end up playing in the original key or not at all!
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson’s first single with Quincy!
As the first single from Off The Wall (1979), Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough marked Michael Jackson’s debut under Epic Records and his first collaboration with producer Quincy Jones.
Before Off The Wall, Michael had released four solo albums, all under the guidance of Berry Gordy at Motown. This new partnership with Quincy signalled a shift in creative direction, leading to an unprecedented level of success.
Alongside Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, Rock With You was another massive hit from the album, both songs foreshadowing the era-defining music that would soon earn Michael the title of the King of Pop.
The album sold an impressive 20 million copies worldwide, but perhaps even more astonishing is that Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough went on to sell 5 million digital copies in the U.S. alone—proof that generations of fans continue to rediscover and embrace this classic.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Michael Jackson) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
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