Def Leppard - Tear It Down: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Tear It Down" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Tear It Down Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Def Leppard

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Tear It Down" smoothly on your guitar.

A                                 D
You got the look of a howling wolf
G
I like it
A                                       D
The kind of eyes that could start a fire
G
Yes, I like it
A                  D G
A streetwise dynamo,  I switch you on
       G
And I watch you go
A                               D
A thrill to touch, you're so hot
G                               D
I'm coming for you ready or not

E                                             D  A
I'm getting ready - Living on the edge of a dream
             E                                    D
I'm getting ready - Oh, switch on your loving machine

Chorus:
 G       A                  D       G
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
         A                  D        G
Tear it down - I can't wait another day
         A                  D       G
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
         A              D          G
Tear it down - If only you could stay
     D     A
All night long

I'm on fire, you're all ice
Once too much is twice as nice
Get tough, fools luck
One bite and I'm hooked
A black cat with a silver tongue
A quick lick and you're gone
One kiss, it hots up
Too close ain't close enough

I'm getting ready - Living on the edge of a dream
I'm getting ready - Oh, switch on your loving machine

Chorus

I'm getting ready - Living on the edge of a dream
I'm getting ready - Oh, switch on your loving machine

Chorus:
 G       A                  D       G
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
         A                  D        G
Tear it down - I can't wait another day
         A                  D       G
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
         A              D          G
Tear it down - If only you could stay
 G       A                  D       G
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
         A                  D        G
Tear it down - I can't wait another day
         A                  D       G
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
         A              D          G
Tear it down - If only you could stay
     D
All night

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Tear It Down" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Tear It Down" by Def Leppard.

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