How To: Play "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 on acoustic guitar

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.

This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2. If you want to learn how to play "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

MAIN VERSE / CHORUS RIFF (VIDEO ONE):

Capo 4th Fret

Chords: Bm; D; G6; Em

Chord Progression Verse/Chorus (except end verse 1):

Bm D; G6

End Verse 1 Progression:

D; Em; D; G6; G6

INTERLUDE (VIDEO TWO)

Interlude Chord Progression:

D; Em; D; G (Strumming - D D UDU D DDU)

Bm D; G (Bar chords with muted strumming)

*D D (DU U) *D D (DU;DU) *D D (DU U) D D (DU)
Chords in brackets are muted

* Indicates chord change

PLEASE NOTE: This acoustic guitar lesson is for Handsome Alvin's interpretation of the song. It could be very close to the original song, or it could be very different. Their covers are designed to be played by an acoustic duo in live performances, therefore they cannot play the songs as a full band can. Please appreciate the songs for their arrangements and enjoy.