Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “He Gave Me Life” by Gloria Gaynor.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Love Affair (1992)
Love Affair is a studio album released in 1992, produced by Linwood Simon and Pippo Landro. Details on the record are sparse, but it reflects Gaynor continuing to record and perform well into the post-disco era.
All of Love AffairGloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor is a soul and disco singer from Newark, New Jersey, born in 1943. She built her reputation on powerful, emotive vocals, scoring a string of hits in the 1970s and early 1980s, most notably "I Will Survive" (1978), one of the best-selling singles in history. She has remained an active recording artist across several decades, and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2025.
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Good to know
What key is "He Gave Me Life" in?
"He Gave Me Life" by Gloria Gaynor is in B major.
What is the tempo of "He Gave Me Life"?
"He Gave Me Life" plays at around 77 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "He Gave Me Life"?
The core progression is B, Emaj7, E♭m7, C♯m7, A♭m7, and F♯7, built around the B major tonal center.
What instruments play on "He Gave Me Life"?
The recording features drums, bass, guitar, synth, and vocals.
Can I get "He Gave Me Life" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "He Gave Me Life" by Gloria Gaynor, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "He Gave Me Life" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"He Gave Me Life" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 77 BPM in B major with 41 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "He Gave Me Life" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "He Gave Me Life" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "He Gave Me Life" on?
"He Gave Me Life" appears on Love Affair (1992).
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