Sweet Child O' Mine

Guns N' Roses

About Sweet Child O' Mine

"Sweet Child o' Mine" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses. It appeared on their debut album Appetite for Destruction. The song was released in August 1988 as the album's third single, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the band's only number 1 US single. Billboard ranked it the number 5 song of 1988. Re-released in 1989, it reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Guitarist Slash said in 1990, "[The song] turned into a huge hit and now it makes me sick. I mean, I like it, but I hate what it represents." 


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She's got a smile 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'd stare too long
I'd probably break down and cry

Oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I 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

Oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh,
Sweet love of mine

Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, oh
Where do we go?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, (sweet child)
Where do we go now?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
Oh,
Where do we go?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
Oh,
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
No, no, no, no, no, no
Sweet child,
Sweet child of mine

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Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band who formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The classic lineup as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Today, Axl Rose is the only remaining original member, in a lineup that comprises Use Your Illusion–era keyboardist Dizzy Reed, lead guitarists DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead and rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Chris Pitman. The band released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States. more »

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Written by: W. Axl Rose Rose, Saul Hudson Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Sweet Child O' Mine" was released in 1988 and is the band Guns N' Roses' biggest hit. It was included in their debut album "Appetite for Destruction."
Chart Performance
The song reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the only time one of the band's songs achieved this feat.
Slash's Contribution
The song's iconic guitar riff was composed by Slash. He initially considered the melody to be just a "string skipping" exercise and a joke.
Unique Lyric Creation
The lyrics were penned by Axl Rose while he was listening to Slash and Izzy Stradlin jamming. He wrote about his then-girlfriend, Erin Everly.
Initial Band Response
Contrary to its success, the song was not initially loved by the band. Slash has been quoted saying the song was too "soft" for the band.
Grammy-Recognition
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1989.
Song Legacy
In 2009, VH1 ranked "Sweet Child o' Mine" the 40th-best hard rock song of all time.
Music Video Success
The video for "Sweet Child O' Mine" is one of the most viewed on YouTube, with over 1 billion views.
Iconic Recognition
In 2003, Q Magazine ranked "Sweet Child o' Mine" number 6 in its list of the 1001 best songs ever.
Partner Inspiration
Axl Rose based his lyrics on his love for Erin Everly, daughter of Don Everly of the Everly Brothers. The couple had a turbulent relationship and were briefly married.
Global Success
"Sweet Child O' Mine" is the band's most played song on Spotify, and it has become an international anthem, played at numerous special events.
Slash's Guitar
Slash used a 1959 Gibson Les Paul replica for the song—the same guitar he's played throughout most of his career.
Pop Culture Influence
The song is considered to be a staple of 80s rock and continues to be prevalent in pop culture, featuring in films, TV shows, and commercials.
Brilliant Improvisation
The song's closing section was completely improvised. It was supposed to be a simple ending, but Axl Rose began screaming, "Where do we go now?" which became part of the song.
Unplanned Creation
"Sweet Child O' Mine" was born from a string skipping exercise Slash was doing, which the band liked and developed into the iconic song.

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