AC/DC - Moneytalks - Guitar Tab

The Razors Edge

1990 3:46

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About Moneytalks

Few AC/DC tracks nail the band's stripped-back groove better than "Moneytalks," built on a rolling, mid-tempo riff that sits right in the pocket. The riff lives in B major and leans on that classic rhythm feel: tight, palm-muted downstrokes punctuated by open chord stabs. Getting it to breathe the way AC/DC intend means keeping your picking hand relaxed but controlled, resisting the temptation to speed up into the chorus. The chord work is not technically complicated, but the feel demands real discipline. Staying locked to the groove without rushing is harder than it sounds for most players, and that is exactly where newcomers slip. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the verse riff slowed down until the palm-muted attack and release feel automatic. Once the right hand is confident, work on cleanly nailing the chord transitions at full tempo. The song rewards patience over flash.

• The main riff is built on B major power chords with palm-muted downstrokes, making right-hand consistency the central challenge.
• Keeping a locked, unhurried groove throughout the verse is the key technique to practise before attempting the song at full tempo.
• The rhythm part is approachable for intermediate players, but replicating the tight, punchy tone requires attention to pick attack and muting control.