Guitar & Bass Tabs
Cinderella
About Cinderella
Cinderella emerged from the New Jersey hard rock scene in the early 1980s, anchored by guitarist-vocalist Tom Keifer. Their blues-inflected brand of glam-tinged hard rock helped bridge guitar-driven arena rock and the gritty tone of classic blues. With a string of hook-laden singles and a magnetic live show, they became one of MTV's defining acts of the mid-to-late 1980s.
With Night Songs (1986) and Long Cold Winter (1988) propelling them to international fame, Cinderella delivered guitar-driven anthems and MTV videos that connected with fans around the world. The band endured lineup changes and a hiatus, but Keifer's songwriting and stage presence kept Cinderella's legacy alive. Today, 28 DadRock Tabs lessons invite players to explore their melodic rhythm, bluesy solos, and classic hard-rock grooves from across their catalog.
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The Last Mile
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Nobody's Fool
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Shake Me
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Somebody Save Me
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Nothin' For Nothin'
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Night Songs
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Once Around The Ride
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Hell On Wheels
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In From The Outside
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Push Push
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Back Home Again
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Bad Seamstress Blues / Fallin' Apart At The Seams
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Second Wind
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Long Cold Winter
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If You Don't Like It
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Coming Home
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Fire And Ice
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Take Me Back
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Sick For The Cure
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Shelter Me
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Cinderella's guitar work sits at the crossroads of blues-inflected hard rock and arena-ready riffing. Tom Keifer's rhythm guitars lock in with a tight, palm-muted chug and chunky power-chord progressions that drive the songs, while his lead lines bend blues scales into soaring melodies. Expect expressive bends, vibrating notes, and tasteful use of dynamics—quiet verses exploding into loud, melodic choruses. Their sound blends punchy, saturated tube tones with melodic hooks, so even the simplest riffs feel big. The bass underpins those grooves with a steady pocket that anchors the guitar tapestry.
🎸 Gear & Equipment
Iconic gear shaping Cinderella's tone includes sturdy solid-body guitars (Gibson Les Pauls and Fender Telecasters) through tube amp rigs to deliver thick, bluesy overdrive. Classic live tones leaned on Marshall- or HiWatt-style amps, with chorus and flanger effects used to widen the guitar voices. Lead lines often feature delay and reverb to create a spacious, stadium-ready vibe while rhythm parts stay tight and punchy.
Why Learn Cinderella Songs?
Learning Cinderella tunes gives players a practical path to building solid rock fundamentals: tight rhythm playing, blues-influenced phrasing, and memorable melodic leads. The 28 lessons cover riff-based groove, power-chord progressions, and carefully broken-down solos from tracks like Somebody Save Me, Shake Me, and Gypsy Road. Difficulty sits in the intermediate range, but the phrasing and attack translate to many classic rock styles, making these songs excellent for strengthening timing, dynamics, and fretboard confidence.
Did You Know?
- 1Cinderella formed in the New Jersey scene in the early 1980s and became MTV staples with hits from Night Songs.
- 2Tom Keifer's guitar work and raspy vocal style define the band's signature blues-infused hard rock sound.
- 3Their breakthrough albums Night Songs (1986) and Long Cold Winter (1988) spawned a string of fan-favorites that are still widely covered by aspiring players.
- 4Despite lineup changes and years on hiatus, Cinderella's catalog continues to inspire new generations of guitarists and remains a staple in classic rock tabs collections like DadRock Tabs.
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