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About It's My Life

"It's My Life" by Bon Jovi is the lead single from their 2000 album Crush, written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin. It marked a commercial comeback for the band, reaching number one in multiple countries and becoming their biggest hit since the 1980s. For electric guitarists, the song offers a solid introduction to Richie Sambora's driving rhythm work and memorable hard rock riffs that balance accessibility with a polished, arena-ready tone.

  • The song was co-written by Max Martin, better known for pop production — an unusual collaboration for a hard rock track.
  • Richie Sambora's guitar work features a prominent, synth-assisted riff that is recognisable and achievable for intermediate electric guitarists.
  • Released in 2000, it became Bon Jovi's most successful single of the decade, topping charts in eight countries.

How to Play It's My Life

Tuning: E Standard · Key: C major · Tempo: 120 BPM

The signature riff in C major is the core of this song, and nailing its rhythmic feel at 120 bpm is the main challenge: the notes themselves are approachable, but the syncopated, driving momentum requires tight right-hand control and consistent pick attack. Focus on the main riff first before tackling the chorus rhythm parts, which rely on full chord strumming with a punchy, arena-rock feel. A common pitfall is rushing the riff because it sits comfortably under the fingers; use the metronome to lock in the exact 120 bpm groove before adding dynamics. Looping the verse riff section at reduced speed helps build the muscle memory needed before bringing it up to tempo.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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