Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages lyrics

How to play Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages lyrics by MeJeNiFeRx on guitar

This song is worth learning because it has a strong, driving feel and a classic rock pulse that is fun to lock into. At about 120 BPM, you get a steady groove that feels powerful without being too fast, so it is a good way to build confidence while keeping the energy up.

You can lean on the open shapes Em, G, A, and C for the easier parts, but the chart also uses the barre shapes B, F#, D#m, and Cm, which will ask more from your fretting hand. The opening move to watch is B - F# - D#m - B, since that shift can feel abrupt until your fingers know where to land.

Start by practicing the opening progression slowly and cleanly, then add the open shapes one at a time. Once the changes feel smooth, connect the full sequence in time and only then bring it up toward the song tempo. Keep your focus on accurate chord changes first, and the groove will follow.

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.