Alice Cooper - I'm Eighteen

How to play Alice Cooper - I'm Eighteen by Unknown on guitar

This is a great beginner rock song to learn because it sits in a strong, driving groove and the opening progression feels direct and memorable. You get to lock into a steady pulse and hear how a simple minor-key idea can sound powerful without needing a lot of chords.

Most of the chart uses open shapes, so your left hand can stay relaxed while you focus on clean changes. The harder shapes are B and Cm, so if those appear later, give them extra attention. Watch the move between Em, A, and C, since that is the main change to keep smooth.

Start by looping Em - A - C - Em slowly until the switches feel automatic. Then add the full song at a comfortable tempo, keeping your strums even and your chord changes small. Once the shape changes feel secure, bring it up to speed in short repeats.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.