About This Song
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” is one of Guns N’ Roses’ most famous and beloved songs, and it is often considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The song’s memorable guitar riff, composed by Slash, is instantly recognizable and has become iconic in the world of rock music.
The lyrics of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” are a heartfelt expression of love and devotion. Axl Rose wrote the song about his then-girlfriend, Erin Everly (daughter of Don Everly from The Everly Brothers). The lyrics reflect the emotional journey of a relationship and the desire to maintain the bond despite the challenges.
Upon its release, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” achieved widespread commercial success, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Its popularity helped propel Guns N’ Roses to international stardom and cemented their place as one of the most significant rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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She’s got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky Now and then when I see her face She takes me away to that special place And if I stare too long, I’d probably break down and cry
Whoa, oh, oh Sweet child o’ mine Whoa, oh, oh, oh Sweet love of mine
She’s got eyes of the bluest skies As if they thought of rain I’d hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place Where as a child I’d hide And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by
Whoa, oh, oh Sweet child o’ mine Whoa whoa, oh, oh, oh Sweet love of mine
Whoa, yeah Whoa, oh, oh, oh Sweet child o’ mine Whoa, oh, whoa, oh Sweet love of mine Whoa, oh, oh, oh Sweet child o’ mine Ooh, yeah Ooh, sweet love of mine
Where do we go? Where do we go now? Where do we go? Ooh, oh, where do we go? Where do we go now? Oh, where do we go now? Where do we go? (Sweet child) Where do we go now? Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay Where do we go now? Ah, ah
Where do we go? Oh, where do we go now? Oh, where do we go? Oh, where do we go now? Where do we go? Oh, where do we go now? Now, now, now, now, now, now, now Sweet child Sweet child of mine