How To: Play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison on 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 "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison. If you want to learn how to play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Original recording tune down 1/2 step, Handsome Alvin version standard tuning.

Intro/Guitar Solo 1 Chord Progression:

G; Cadd9; (twice)

Strumming:

D DDU UDDDU; DDDDU UDDDU;

Verse Chord Progression:

G; Cadd9; (twice)
G Cadd9; G Cadd9; D; C;

Strumming:

as above except D DDU D DDU; for the 2 chord bars (eg. G Cadd9;)

Chorus Chord Progression:

G; Cadd9; (twice)
G D; C G; G; C;

Interlude Chord Progression:

Em D; C G; Em D; C

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.