Sweet Child O' Mine — Chords

Guns N' Roses
Key D majorTuning Standard (½ step down on record)Capo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse (under the riff)
D›C›G›D
Chorus
A›C›D
Verse is the iconic single-note riff over D; chords drive the chorus.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

D××132
C×321
G213
A×123
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

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Original amp EQ — bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7 · gain 8 · presence 7

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❓ Sweet Child O' Mine — FAQ

What key is Sweet Child O' Mine in?

Sweet Child O' Mine is in D major.

What chords does Sweet Child O' Mine use?

The main progression uses D, C, G, A. Tuning: Standard (½ step down on record). Capo: None.

How do I get the Sweet Child O' Mine guitar tone?

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