Wild Side

How to play Wild Side by Mötley Crüe on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 3 you play E, D, A, Em, G, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a strong beginner pick because it has a driving, gritty feel and a repeating groove that helps you lock into the rhythm quickly. You get a bold, energetic sound without needing a lot of chord changes, so it feels satisfying right away.

You can lean on the open shapes G, F, and C for most of the easy work, while Gm and A# are the harder barre shapes. The main thing to watch is the switch between the open chords and the barre chords, since that change can slow you down if you rush it.

Start by looping the opening progression G - F - G - F until your hands move smoothly. Then add the rest of the chord changes one at a time, keeping the tempo steady and relaxed. Once the shapes feel secure, practice the full song in short sections and gradually bring it up to speed.

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.