Skid Row I Remember You Guitar Solo TAB

I Remember You is one of Skid Row’s most beloved ballads, released on Skid Row (1989). The guitar solo by Dave Sabo is melodic, lyrical, and full of emotional bends and vibrato. It is a perfect study for players who want to develop expressive, song-serving lead guitar.

About the Solo

The solo flows naturally from the song’s emotional core. Sabo uses wide bends, smooth legato runs, and well-placed vibrato to create a solo that feels like an extension of the vocal melody. Every phrase has direction and purpose.

What You Will Work On

• Lyrical phrasing — soloing like a singer, not just a guitarist
• Smooth legato technique — hammer-ons and pull-offs with clean articulation
• Emotional string bends — bending with intention and accurate pitch
• Vibrato control — adding sustain and expression to long notes
• Melodic solo construction — building a solo that tells a story

Tips for Learning This Solo

• Sing the solo before you play it — if you can’t hear it, you can’t play it.
• Work on legato passages slowly and build speed gradually.
• Record yourself and listen back for pitch and timing.
• Focus on the spaces — what you don’t play is as important as what you do.