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Learn How to Play Bon Jovi's Best Songs on Guitar

Bon Jovi’s anthems have been rocking stadiums since the ‘80s — and now you can bring that energy to your acoustic guitar. This page features step-by-step Bob Jovi acoustic guitar guitar lessons for 8 of their most iconic songs.

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Whether you're into heartfelt ballads like “Bed of Roses” or classic road-trip rockers like “Wanted Dead or Alive,” you’ll find everything you need here — including free chord sheets, demo videos, and rhythm guidance — to start playing like a pro.

Bed Of Roses
Blaze Of Glory
Keep The Faith
Lost Highway
Stick To Your Guns
Thank You For Loving Me
Wanted Dead Or Alive
Who Says You Can't Go Home

Bon Jovi Acoustic Songs

Bed Of Roses - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Keep The Faith' album featuring the song 'Bed Of Roses' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Bed Of Roses is from the 1992 album "Keep The Faith" and was  #2 in Canada and a top 10 in Europe.

In the US the song reached #10.

Chords And Strumming

A capo 3rd fret is the original key for this one in standard tuning with no lead. Play a 1-2-3- up down up down - (numbers are arpeggio notes in the chord) with the chords G6m. Dsus2, G, A7, Gbm, D, A/Db, Bm and an A.

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This ballad offers a great workout in slow ntros, emotional strumming, and chord transitions that build intensity over time.

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Blaze Of Glory - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Blaze Of Glory' album featuring the song 'Blaze Of Glory' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Blaze Of Glory was written for the film Young Guns II as Emilio Estevez had wanted the song Wanted Dead Or Alive. Bon Jovi didn't thing that song was a good fit so instead wrote "Blaze Of Glory".

Good move as the song was a #1 in the US and several other countries.

Chords And Strumming

I olay a drop D Tuning for this one with the rhythm pattern down down up down up down up  and repeat with some lead. For chords you'll need a D, Dm, C, G and an F.

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Big vocals and big chords — this one's a dramatic acoustic anthem that’s perfect for players working on dynamic strumming and open-position power.

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Keep The Faith - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Keep The Faith' album featuring the song 'Keep The Faith' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Keep The Faith is a song from 1992 from the album "Keep The Faith".

The song peaked at #3 in Finland and Sweden and #5 in Canada but in the US came in at #29 on the charts.

Chords And Strumming

Play this one with a 3rd fret capo with no lead and for rhythm play an up down up down up down up down and repeat. For chords play an Em, G6, A6, Cmaj7, D and an A.

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Funky acoustic groove and percussive rhythm — this lesson helps you practice syncopation and a tight right-hand technique.

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Lost Highway - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Lost Highway' album featuring the song 'Lost Highway' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Lost Highway is from the 2007 album of the same name. 

The song was a top 40 in a few countries but in the US, the song did not chart.

Chords And Strumming

Play a standard tuning vibe for this one with a down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern  and then all down strokes. A few riffs in this one with the chords G, Em, D, C, F, D/Gb.

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Great for beginners and intermediates, this song follows a straightforward chord progression with a catchy strumming pattern.

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Stick To Your Guns - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'New Jersey' album featuring the song 'Stick To Your Guns' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Stick To Your Guns is a track off of the Bon Jovi "New Jersey" album which was released in 1988.

But this song was never released as a single

Chords And Strumming

I play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern on this number with a few riffs in the rhythm in standard tuning. The chords you'll need are Gb, D, G, A and a Bm.

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Dig into this deep cut to develop a steady rhythm feel and learn how to maintain drive with mid-tempo dynamics.

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Thank You For Loving Me - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Crush' album featuring the song 'Thank You For Loving Me' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Thank You For Loving Me is a song from the 2000 album "Crush". This one was a top 20 in several countries.

In the US the song peaked at #57.

Chords And Strumming

Play a capo with a 2nd fret in standard tuning. For rhythm play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with a bit of picking in the rhythm. The chords here are D, G, Bm, A7sus, A7, Em and a C.

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Emotional ballad with simple but rich chords — perfect for expressive strumming and practicing clean transitions.

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Wanted Dead Or Alive - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Slippery When Wet' album featuring the song 'Wanted Dead Or Alive' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Wanted Dead Or Alive hails from the 1986 album "Slippery When Wet" Bon Jovi album.

The song peaked at #7 in the US but reached #6 in Ireland.

Chords And Strumming

I choose to play this one in drop D tuning but remember, thus type of tuning is always optional and not required. For rhythm I find a down down up down up down up and repeat with some riffs will work as there is no real lead in here. Play the chords D, C, G and an F.

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A staple for acoustic players! This lesson covers the intro riff, chord voicings, and how to blend rhythm with melody.

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Who Says You Can't Go Home - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover for 'Have A Nice Day' album featuring the song 'Who Says You Can't Go Home' by Bon Jovi – Learn to play on guitar.

Who Says You Can't Go Home was one of three singles released from the 2006 album "Have A Nice Day".

The song was a top 10 in several countries but in the US the song peaked at #53.

Chords And Strumming

I play a capo 2nd fret here with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and the chords G, C, Am, D, Bm and an Em with some lead.

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Upbeat and easy to sing along with — great for practicing open chords and building performance confidence.

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Whether you grew up with Bon Jovi or just love timeless rock with heart, these lessons will help you capture that signature sound on acoustic guitar. With chord sheets, videos, and full tutorials, you’ll be able to play these classics with confidence — no electric guitar required.


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