Kids Wanna Rock
Kids Wanna Rock guitar chords by Bryan Adams · Key of E Major · Free Chord Sheet
About Kids Wanna Rock
“Kids Wanna Rock” by Bryan Adams is an energy-charged 1985 rock anthem from the Reckless album. Built in E Major around the classic E–A–B rock power chord trio, the song has an instantly driving feel. The Middle 8 section adds G–A–C–D for a key-change-style lift, while Verse 3 introduces G# for an extra-tense pre-chorus build. This free chord sheet maps the complete song structure including intro, all three verses, middle 8, and the guitar solo chord backing.
Guitar Chords for Kids Wanna Rock
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
How to Play Kids Wanna Rock on Guitar
Intro
E / G — ×2
Verse 1
E / A / B / E
Verse 2
E / A / B / E
Middle 8
G / A / C / D
Solo
C / A / E / C / A / B E / A — ×3
Verse 3
E / A / E / B / E / B / E / G# / A / B / E
Playing Tips
The E–A–B power chord movement is classic rock vocabulary — nail these three chords and you can play most of the song. Use palm muting on the intro E–G riff for the tight, punchy Bryan Adams tone. The Middle 8 G–A–C–D takes you briefly outside E Major and feels like a key change — let it ring without palm muting for maximum lift. In Verse 3, the G# chord is a major third above E and creates strong tension before the final resolution.
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