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Queen - If You Can’t Beat Them | Guitar Chords & Tabs + Song Facts
Queen - If You Can’t Beat Them - Guitar Lesson (Guitar Tab)
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If You Can’t Beat Them - Brian May Queen Guitar Solo Lesson (Guitar Tab)
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🎸 Full Guitar Guide: Chords, Lyrics & Tab Included 🎸
Learn how to play If You Can’t Beat Them by Queen — complete with accurate chords, lyrics, and tab layout, exactly as shown in this iconic Art Nouveau-style sheet! Perfect for rhythm guitar players, this track is pure classic Queen rock ‘n’ roll.
📝 Song Facts
• Written by: John Deacon (Queen’s bassist) — one of his great underrated compositions!
• Released: 1978, on the album Jazz
• Style: Upbeat, bluesy rock with catchy riffs, witty lyrics, and that signature Queen energy
• Theme: About doing things your own way, outsmarting tricky situations, and the famous line: “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em”
• Fun fact: It’s a deep-cut fan favorite, often praised for its tight rhythm section and fun, playful lyrics — pure Deacon genius!
🎶 What’s Inside This Video
✅ Full chord progression (D, A, G, E5, B5, C#m, etc.)
✅ Lyrics synced to chords
✅ Guitar tab for main riffs & rhythm parts
✅ Original 1978 artwork + animated visuals: Freddie singing, crowd cheering, moving money bags
✅ Clear, easy-to-follow layout — great for beginners & intermediate players
🎸 Chord Key Used
• D, A, G, E5, B5, ES, C#m, plus passing chords like F#, G#, A#, B, C, D, G/B — exactly as John Deacon wrote it!
👇 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & song facts
0:30 – Verse chords + lyrics
2:10 – Chorus: “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em”
3:45 – Bridge & chord changes
5:20 – Full play-along
6:10 – Tab breakdown for main riffs
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Queen - If You Can’t Beat Them | Guitar Chords & Tabs + Song Facts
Queen - If You Can’t Beat Them - Guitar Lesson (Guitar Tab)
youtu.be/zram_gsIfok
If You Can’t Beat Them - Brian May Queen Guitar Solo Lesson (Guitar Tab)
youtu.be/uJMCHdQgQw8
🎸 Full Guitar Guide: Chords, Lyrics & Tab Included 🎸
Learn how to play If You Can’t Beat Them by Queen — complete with accurate chords, lyrics, and tab layout, exactly as shown in this iconic Art Nouveau-style sheet! Perfect for rhythm guitar players, this track is pure classic Queen rock ‘n’ roll.
📝 Song Facts
• Written by: John Deacon (Queen’s bassist) — one of his great underrated compositions!
• Released: 1978, on the album Jazz
• Style: Upbeat, bluesy rock with catchy riffs, witty lyrics, and that signature Queen energy
• Theme: About doing things your own way, outsmarting tricky situations, and the famous line: “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em”
• Fun fact: It’s a deep-cut fan favorite, often praised for its tight rhythm section and fun, playful lyrics — pure Deacon genius!
🎶 What’s Inside This Video
✅ Full chord progression (D, A, G, E5, B5, C#m, etc.)
✅ Lyrics synced to chords
✅ Guitar tab for main riffs & rhythm parts
✅ Original 1978 artwork + animated visuals: Freddie singing, crowd cheering, moving money bags
✅ Clear, easy-to-follow layout — great for beginners & intermediate players
🎸 Chord Key Used
• D, A, G, E5, B5, ES, C#m, plus passing chords like F#, G#, A#, B, C, D, G/B — exactly as John Deacon wrote it!
👇 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & song facts
0:30 – Verse chords + lyrics
2:10 – Chorus: “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em”
3:45 – Bridge & chord changes
5:20 – Full play-along
6:10 – Tab breakdown for main riffs
🔔 Subscribe for more Queen guitar lessons, chords & tabs!
Like & comment which Queen song you want next 🎤
#Queen #IfYouCantBeatThem #GuitarChords #JohnDeacon #QueenJazz #GuitarLesson #ClassicRock #70srock
