Girls Girls Girls by Motley Crue
Girls, Girls, Girls was released in 1987 as the title track of Motley Crue's fourth studio album, a swaggering anthem that captures the band's glam-metal peak on the Sunset Strip. Guitarist Mick Mars laid down a chunky, hooky riff and rhythm track that defined the tune's groove, while producer Tom Werman pushed the grit and power into a radio-ready chorus. The song's unforgettable hook and the band's larger-than-life image helped the album go multi-platinum and cement Motley Crue as one of the era's defining live acts.
The track remains a staple of 80s arena rock, frequently tackled by players chasing the era's tight chug and swagger. In this DadRock Tabs lesson, we break down the main riff, the chorus progression, and the supporting fills behind Vince Neil's vocal line, so you can lock into the groove with precision and play along with a backing track if you like.
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What You'll Learn
From intro to outro, this lesson teaches the signature palm-muted riff built on chunky power chords, transitions into the chorus, and a few tasteful fills that capture Motley Crue's vibe. You'll learn: the rhythm technique behind the main groove, how to switch cleanly between the riff and the power-chord accompaniment, and tips for playing with a tight, aggressive attack. We'll also point out tricky parts like keeping the muting tight to avoid unwanted string noise and locking in the groove with a metronome or backing track.
Intermediate. Familiarity with power chords, palm muting, and basic alternate picking will help you tackle the groove and transitions.
🎸 Techniques Used
Practice Tips
- 💡Start slow with a metronome, lock the groove at half-speed, then increase in small increments until you reach the track tempo.
- 💡Keep the right-hand palm planted to mute unused strings and prevent squeaks; adjust your left-hand muting for clean separation between riff and chords.
- 💡Play along with a backing track to feel the groove between the verse riff and chorus chord changes and internalize the song's timing.
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