Guns n' Roses: Use Your Illusion II

Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II is a Play It Like It Is guitar songbook featuring accurate, note-for-note transcriptions from the band’s iconic album. Designed for electric guitar players who want to recreate the original recordings as closely as possible, this collection captures the layered guitar work and expressive hard rock style that defined Guns N' Roses during their classic era.

This guitar songbook includes detailed guitar tablature and standard notation, along with vocal melodies, lyrics, chord names, and guitar chord diagrams. The Play It Like It Is series is known for presenting faithful transcriptions drawn directly from the recordings, allowing players to explore the phrasing, riffs, and solos as they appear on the album for both study and performance.

For intermediate rock and hard rock guitarists, this songbook offers both a rewarding playing experience and an engaging repertoire. Working through these arrangements immerses players in the melodic leads, driving rhythms, and dynamic arrangements that characterize Guns N' Roses. Whether you are practicing at home, preparing songs for performance, or expanding your rock guitar library, these transcriptions provide a direct connection to the music.

Song List
Breakdown (Axl Rose) * Civil War * Don't Cry * Estranged * 14 Years * Get In The Ring * Knockin' on Heaven's Door * Locomotive * My World (Axl Rose) * Pretty Tied Up (The Perils Of Rock N' Roll Decadence) * Shotgun Blues (Axl Rose) * So Fine (Mckagan) * Yesterdays * You Could Be Mine

From emotional ballads to powerful rock anthems, this collection allows guitarists to experience the depth and variety of Use Your Illusion II through authentic arrangements. It makes a meaningful addition to any guitarist’s music library and a thoughtful gift for fans of classic hard rock who want to play the songs they know and love.