Sweet Child O' Mine

by Guns N' Roses
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Lyrics

(D)She’s got a smile that it seems to me re (C)minds me of child hood mem o ries, where (G)ev ’ry thing was as fresh as the bright blue (D)sky.

(D)Now and then when I see her face she (C)takes me a way to that spe cial place, and if I (G)stared too long I’ll prob ’ly break down and (D)cry.

(A)Whoa,

whoa, (C)whoa, sweet child o’ (D)mine.

(A)Whoa, oh, oh, (C)oh, sweet love o’ (D5)mine.

(D)She’s got a smile that it seems to me re (C)minds me of child hood mem o ries, where (G)ev ’ry thing was as fresh as the bright blue (D)sky.

(D)Now and then when I see her face she (C)takes me a way to that spe cial place, and if I (G)stared too long I’ll prob ’ly break down and (D)cry.

(A)Whoa,

whoa, (C)whoa, sweet child o’ (D)mine.

(A)Whoa, oh, oh, (C)oh, sweet love o’ (D5)mine.

(A5)Oh, oh, oh, (C5)oh, sweet child o’ (D5)mine.

Woo, yeah, yeah!

(A5)Ooh,

sweet love o’ (D5)mine.

(E5)Where do we go?

(G5)Where do we go now?

(A5)Where do we go?

(E5)Where do we go?

(G5)Where do we go now?

(A5)Where do we go?

(E5)Where do we go?

(G5)Ah.

(A5)Where do we go now?

(CN.C.)No, no, no, no, no, no, (E5)no.

Sweet (G5)child,

sweet (A5)child

o’ (E5)mine.

Sweet Child O' Mine — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sweet Child O' Mine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 122 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sweet Child O' Mine”

Can I play "Sweet Child O' Mine" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sweet Child O' Mine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses played in?
Sweet Child O' Mine is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Child O' Mine"?
The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Child O' Mine" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sweet Child O' Mine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Child O' Mine"?
"Sweet Child O' Mine" was originally performed by Guns N' Roses. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Guns N' Roses can I play here?
Try "Sympathy for the Devil", "NOVEMBER RAIN", "PARADISE CITY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sweet Child O' Mine"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sweet Child O' Mine" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sweet Child O' Mine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sweet Child O' Mine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.