Tune your guitar to standard tuning: E A D G B E
Use a capo on the 7th fret if you want to match the original key more easily
Learn the main chord progression: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em, F#
Strum the verse progression slowly and evenly
Use arpeggiated picking for the intro and verse feel
Practice the chord changes until they are smooth
Play the chorus with fuller strums and stronger dynamics
Learn the signature guitar harmonies in the solo section
Practice the main lead melody note by note
Use bends, slides, and vibrato in the solo
Keep time with the song’s steady 4/4 rhythm
Start at a slow tempo and increase speed gradually
Listen closely to the original recording for phrasing and timing
Play along with a backing track to build consistency