Bryan Adams - It's Only Love - Guitar Solo Tab

Reckless (30th Anniversary / Deluxe Edition)

1984 3:15

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About It's Only Love

At 120 BPM in G major, "It's Only Love" sits in a tempo range that feels comfortable until you try to lock the rhythm guitar parts in tightly alongside Tina Turner's vocal energy. The track is built on straightforward chord work in E Standard tuning, so there are no capo or alternate tuning hurdles to clear before you start. What actually demands attention is the feel: the strumming pattern needs to stay punchy and confident without rushing, which is harder than it sounds when the song has this much forward momentum. Focus on keeping your right hand relaxed while driving through the changes cleanly. Bryan Adams made his name in Hard Rock with this kind of no-nonsense rhythm playing, and matching that locked-in feel is the real lesson here. If the chord transitions are tripping you up, use the Practice Toolbar to loop the tricky bars slowed down until the muscle memory is solid.

• The song is in G major and E Standard tuning, meaning you can get it under your fingers quickly without any retuning or capo work.
• The 120 BPM tempo is moderate, but keeping a consistent, punchy strumming feel without rushing is the main rhythmic challenge.
• Practise chord transitions in isolation using the Practice Toolbar slowed down before attempting a full-speed run-through.