Here’s a raw and honest Nirvana song that was written secretly about Kurt Cobain’s then-girlfriend, Tracy Marander. 

It’s built of just 2 sections and a handful of chords. Below, I’m going to share some insider tips for Kurt Cobain’s guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “About A Girl” chords and guitar lesson! 

Who Wrote About A Girl?

“About a Girl” was written by Kurt Cobain, the frontman and guitarist for the American grunge rock band Nirvana. It first appeared on their 1989 debut album, Bleach, and later gained widespread acclaim with the acoustic version from MTV Unplugged in New York album released in 1993.​

Kurt Cobain drew inspiration for the song from his then-girlfriend, Tracy Marander. The lyrics reflect tensions in their relationship. Interestingly, Marander discovered the song was about her only after reading Michael Azerrad's 1993 biography, Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana.​

“About A Girl” was recorded in December 1988 at Rec...

Ever felt like a relationship you were in was going down?

Well, that’s the inspiration behind this incredibly soulful tune I want to share with you.

It’s got a deep groove and a mighty feeling that’s resonated with audiences around the world. Below, I’m going to share some insider tips for John Mayer’s guitar style for it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Slow Dancing In A Burning Room” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Slow Dancing In A Burning Room?

​“Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” is a powerful song written by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer. It’s from Mayer’s 2006 album Continuum. Although it was never released as a single, it’s become one of Mayer's most acclaimed tracks, celebrated for its emotional depth and masterful guitar work.​ 

John Mayer wrote “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” as a metaphor for a relationship on the brink of collapse. The vivid image of a couple dancing while everything around them burns captures the denial and inevitable en...

Mr. William Withers sang:

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Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

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Those are the opening lyrics to a powerful song first released in 1972.

It’s gone on to become one of the most beloved songs in American music history. Below, I’m going to share with you some insider tips for playing in this style on guitar.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Lean On Me” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Lean On Me?

“Lean On Me” was written by legendary soul singer Bill Withers. It’s one of his most popular songs, and it’s become an iconic piece of American music history. 

“Lean On Me” was included on his second album Still Bill, but was first released as a single in April of 1972. The song quickly shot up to No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.​

Withers drew inspiration for “Lean On Me” from his upbringing in the coal mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. After moving to Los A...

Have you ever gone to great lengths for someone in love?

You made sacrifices and did what you thought was the “right thing”.

This may sound like a great idea… until they don’t reciprocate. Then, it can end in utter tragedy. But today, I want to share with you a song about that.

Now, all the other lessons online are missing this one little trick I am going to show you that makes all the difference. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Yellow” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Yellow?

"Yellow" was written by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion– all four members of the British rock band Coldplay. It’s one of their most iconic songs that first appeared on their debut album, Parachutes, released in 2000.  

It was co-produced with British record producer Ken Nelson. 

Apparently the song’s inception began one evening during a recording session at Rockfield Studios in Wales. The band had just finished the track "Shiver," and took a break outsid...

Want to play an instantly recognizable epic rock guitar riff?

Well, if so, this post could be just what you’re looking for. 

You see, this riff is often cited as one of the greatest classic rock guitar licks of all time. 

It's been heard on TV shows like The Simpsons and King of the Hill. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “China Grove” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote China Grove? 

China Grove was written by Tom Johnston, a founding member, guitarist, and lead vocalist for the American rock band The Doobie Brothers. 

It’s one of their most iconic songs, loaded with rock ‘n' roll energy, killer guitar riffs, and a quirky little twist of small-town storytelling.

The driving guitar riff powers the song. Johnston said he came up with the groove during a jam session. The piano part was laid down by Bill Payne, keyboardist of Little Feat, who played on the session. Johnston later said Payne’s opening piano part was so infectious, it helped him come up with the whole v...

True story:

I used to live in Box Canyon, where the psychopathic serial killer/cult leader Charles Manson used to hang out with his “Manson Family”.

Now, I lived there some 30 years later, things have changed quite a bit. I even recorded an album deep in the canyon. (Which you can listen to online called Songs From Box Canyon.)

But apparently Manson believed The Beatles’ had coded messages in their songs to him. Now what’s even scarier is I used to take little hikes out my back porch into the canyon when I lived in Box. And on one sunny day, I came around a bend and saw carved in a rock the words “Helter Skelter”.

I kid you not, it gave me the heebie jeebies.

However, the phrase "helter skelter" is a reference to a British amusement park slide, but Manson took it to mean impending doom and destruction.

So grab your 6-stringer, and let’s dive into this “Helter Skelter” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Helter Skelter?

“Helter Skelter” was primarily written by Paul McCartney...

Have you ever been at wit's end in a relationship trying to work it out?

Well, maybe you were able to work it out… or maybe you didn’t.

But that’s what this song below is about. 

Grab your guitar, and let’s dive into this “We Can Work It Out” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote We Can Work It Out?

"We Can Work It Out" was co-written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It is credited to the Lennon and McCartney partnership. McCartney wrote the A section and Lennon wrote the B section with the lines, "Life is very short".

Apparently McCartney came up with the main idea for the song when experiencing ups and downs in his relationship with Jane Asher. Asher is an English actress, author, and businesswoman. She met Paul McCartney in 1963 when she was just 17 years old. She was interviewing the Beatles for Radio Times and quickly became romantically involved with McCartney.

The song is essentially about the importance of resolving conflicts in a relationship. McCartney's verses carr...

Ever been in deep emotional pain?

Well, here’s an epic Rolling Stones’ 12-string tune that might be just about that.

It wasn’t as popular at first as say tunes like “Satisfaction”, or “Paint It Black.”  

But it’s definitely become a crowd favorite over the years. So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “As Tears Go By” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote As Tears Go By?

"As Tears Go By" was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham. This collaboration was unusual in that it marked a rare songwriting contribution from Oldham – who was largely involved in the production side but also contributed lyrics.

“As Tears Go By” is an introspective tune possibly about heartbreak and the passing of time. The lyrics sing about deep sadness, and themes of loss. The song was written when the Rolling Stones were still in their early stages of stardom. Oldham thought of "As Tears Go By" as a more "pop-oriented" song, specifically written for t...

Picture this…

You’re outback, camping in the woods with some friends…

Nightfall hits and you build a fire…

You brought your guitar with you, and after a few shots of whiskey you decide to play a song for your friends under the stars… 

What tune are you going to play?

Well, here’s one that just might be a perfect solution.

Below I’m going to break down the guitar style behind it. So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “Wish You Were Here” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Wish You Were Here? 

“Wish You Were Here” was originally written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour of the English rock band Pink Floyd. It was first released in 1975 as the title track of their album of the same name, and it’s gone on to be one of their most legendary songs.

It was inspired by Syd Barrett, the band’s original frontman, who left Pink Floyd due to severe drug-induced breakdowns and mental health issues. The lyrics sing about a sense of alienation, regret, and disconnect from oneself and ...

If you were around in the early ‘90s, here’s a little ditty you couldn’t escape. 

It was on the radio, MTV, and playing in the background of countless coffee shops and dorm rooms. But here’s the crazy thing: R.E.M. never expected it to be a hit.

Below I’m going to break down how to play guitar in the style of this iconic tune. So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “Losing My Religion” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Losing My Religion?

“Losing My Religion” was written by all four members of the American alternative rock band R.E.M. Including Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar, mandolin), Mike Mills (bass, keyboards), and Bill Berry (drums). It was the lead single from their 1991 album Out of Time, and despite having no traditional chorus, no electric guitar riff, and being built around a mandolin, it became their biggest song. 

While at a first glance, it’s easy to think the song is about religion. But the phrase "losing my religion" comes from a Southern saying...