Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

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We look at how to play the chords G, Cadd9 and D on an acoustic guitar. We can then play the song 'Sweet Home Alabama' by Lynyrd Skynyrd,which uses these chords in the same chord progression all the way through the song!

See a tutorial for the opening riff further down this page.

Chords used

Sweet Home Alabama tutorial - ALL RIFFS

For more intermediate and advancing players, here's how to play the signature intro riff, all rhythm sections and the first lead break!

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Sweet Home Alabama original recording

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