Written by vocalist David Coverdale, the song was inspired by the breakdown of his first marriage.
The guitar solo performed by Bernie Marsden was recorded on the first take. Despite numerous attempts to top it, Marsden eventually conceded and agreed to use the first take.
Guitarist Doug Aldrich (...
[Verse]
I'm gonna take it to the limit of my love
Before I turn and walk away
I've had enough of holding on
The promises of yesterday
Every day of my life, it seems
Trouble's knocking at my door
It's hard to try and satisfy
When you don't know what you're fighting for
[Pre-Chorus]
Time and again, I sing your song
But I've been runnin' on empty far too long
I've had enough holdin' on to the past
Make no mistake, it could be your last
[Chorus]
Don't break my heart again
Like you did before
Don't break my heart again
I couldn't take anymore
[Verse]
I never hide the feeling inside
And though I'm standing with my back to the wall
I know that even in a summer love
A little bit of rain must fall
But every road I take, I know
Where it's gonna lead me to
Because I've traveled every highway
And they all keep coming back to you
[Pre-Chorus]
Time and again, I sing your song
But I've been runnin' on empty far too long
I've had enough holdin' on to the past
Make no mistake, it could be your last
[Chorus]
So don't break my heart again
Like you did before
Don't break my heart again
I couldn't take anymore
Don't break my heart
[Outro]
Don't break my heart again
Like you did before
Don't break my heart again
I couldn't take anymore
Don't break my heart again
Like you did before, baby
Don't break my heart again
I couldn't take anymore
Don't break my heart again
Like you did before
Don't break my heart again
I couldn't take anymore, baby, baby
Don't break my heart again
Don’t Break My Heart Again was written by David Coverdale.
Don’t Break My Heart Again was produced by Martin Birch.
Whitesnake released Don’t Break My Heart Again on Mon Apr 06 1981.