Description: Sweet Child of Mine was originally released in 1987 by the infamous L.A band Guns N'Roses. The main guitar riff was said to have started out as a bit of a joke but quickly became the song that we know today as the rest of the band added their parts. This song has something in it for everyone. It has a strong driving rhythm guitar section for the beginner guitarist to play and sing along to and is a song loaded with lead guitar techniques which are sure to challenge the Intermediate guitarist and stretch the Advanced guitarist. Learn this song with step by step lessons. Running time: 62:51 minutes