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. Want the full sheet? Search your favourite tab site.

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

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