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August 21, 1987 Album: Appetite for Destruction

Sweet Child O’ Mine

Guns N’ Roses

About Sweet Child O’ Mine

Sweet Child O’ Mine Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]

She's got a smile that it seems to me

Reminds me of childhood memories

Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky

Now and then, when I see her face

She takes me away to that special place

And if I stared too long, I'd probably break down and cry

[Chorus]

Woah, oh, oh

Sweet child of mine

Woah, oh, oh, oh

Sweet love of mine

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]

She's got eyes of the bluest skies

As if they thought of rain

I'd hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain

Her hair reminds me of a warm, safe place

Where, as a child, I'd hide

And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by

[Chorus]

Woah, oh, oh

Sweet child of mine

Woah woah, oh, oh, oh

Sweet love of mine

[Instrumental Break]

Ooh

Oh

Oh, oh-oh, yeah

[Chorus]

Woah, oh, oh, oh

Sweet child of mine

Oh, woah-oh, woah-oh

Sweet love of mine

Woah, oh, oh, oh

Sweet child of mine, ooh, yeah

Ooh

Sweet love of mine

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]

Where do we go?

Where do we go now?

Where do we go?

Mm-mm, oh, where do we go?

Where do we go now?

Oh, where do we go now? (Where do we go?)

Where do we go? (Sweet child of mine)

Mm, oh, where do we go now?

Aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye (Where do we go? Where do we go?)

Ooh, where do we go now? (Where do we go?)

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh, woah

Where do we go?

Oh-oh, where do we go now?

Where do we go?

Where do we go now?

Where do we go?

Woah-oh, where do we go now?

No, no, no, no, no, no, no

Sweet child

Sweet child of mine

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Lyric Video of Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses

Line-by-Line Breakdown of Sweet Child O’ Mine Lyrics

The lyrics explore love, nostalgia, and admiration through vivid imagery and simple, evocative lines. The repetition of phrases like “Where do we go now?” captures emotional uncertainty and longing wrapped in musical intensity.

Vocal Parts in Sweet Child O’ Mine Lyrics

Axl Rose’s distinctive vocals alternate between soft emotion and soaring power, mirroring the song’s themes of affection and inner turmoil.
The harmonized backing vocals and Slash’s melodic guitar solo further elevate the emotional weight of the track.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired “Sweet Child O’ Mine”?

The lyrics were based on a poem Axl Rose wrote about his then-girlfriend Erin Everly, celebrating her innocence and beauty.

What genre does this song belong to?

It’s a rock ballad that blends hard rock with elements of glam and blues rock.

What makes the intro of this song so iconic?

Slash’s opening guitar riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history, often cited among the best guitar intros of all time.

Has “Sweet Child O’ Mine” won any awards?

While not a major award winner at the time, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the band’s biggest commercial successes.

How has the song influenced music culture?

It’s considered a staple of classic rock, frequently covered and featured in films, commercials, and media worldwide, influencing generations of guitarists and rock fans.

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