Due to popular demand I have added this song to the lesson song page. The only guitar parts in the song are the intro riff, 1st and last solo. The verse, chorus and variation are all played mainly on keyboards. I have adapted the keyboard parts to a strumming pattern and the song sounds much like the original still.

Intro Riff

The intro riff is using two techniques within the first four notes, the "HO" between the 3 and 5 means to "Hammer On" and the "SL" between the 3 and 1 means to "Slide", in this case slide down.

Verse

The verse is a plain rhythm pattern, what makes it hard is the bar chords. F and B flat (Bb) are the two harder chords to sound clearly because they are next to the nut, this means you have to press down harder to sound the chord. The "XXXX" on the tab are muted strings (muting with your left hand), to get a muted sound just release the pressure on your left hand making the chord but leave you fingers on the strings, so when you strum it produced a thud sound.

Chorus

Look for the timing of the chord changes in the chorus, the second chord, F/A is played on the 2nd half beat ( 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & ), and the third chord Bb comes in on the 4th half beat ( 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & ), and in the 2nd bar the C chord is played on the 2nd half beat again.

1st Solo

This is a pretty easy solo, it's incorporating a very common lick (small riff or solo), this is the first three notes. With the 3rd finger, bend the 8th fret 2nd string up a tone (equivalent of 2 Frets), while the note is still bent use you 4th finger to play the 8th note 1st string underneath it, then play the 8th fret 2nd string again while still in it's bent position and release the bend down to its original position. You'll find this lick in a hundred songs, you just have to listen out for it.

The 1st solo is played over the chorus chords.

Play the 1st riff 3 times

When Bending a string, try to use two fingers instead of one, this will give you extra strength and more stability on the bend.

Variation

The variation is easy enough, you just have to master your bar chords. Watch out for the change from Gm to G on the 3rd line, the G is played on the 4th half beat ( 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & ).

End Solo

The end solo is using the common lick discussed in the 1st solo repeated three times. This riff plays over the chorus chords while he is still singing.

Play the 1st riff 3 times