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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "For The Love Of God" by Steve Vai, in E minor at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "For The Love Of God" by Steve Vai

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “For The Love Of God” by Steve Vai.

For The Love Of God by Steve Vai
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreinstrumental rock · progressive metal · shred guitar
Moodepic · intense · virtuosic
Signatureepic instrumental shred
E minor
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Em
F
Amin9
Cmaj7
Fmaj7
G
D
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusSoloBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitar
lead and rhythm guitar with heavy distortion, delivering fast, melodic, and technically demanding solos
drums
acoustic drum kit with powerful double‑bass patterns and intricate fills
bass guitar
solid, driving bassline that locks tightly with the drums
synth pads
subtle atmospheric pads that add depth and a cinematic feel
ambient textures
ambient soundscapes that open the track and set an epic mood
Album & artist
ALBUM

Passion and Warfare (1990)

All of Passion and Warfare
Artist

Steve Vai

Steve Vai is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer from Long Island, New York, who started playing at age 11 and studied under Joe Satriani before attending the Berklee College of Music. He worked with Frank Zappa in the early 1980s and later played with David Lee Roth and Whitesnake before building a long solo career rooted in rock and heavy metal. His solo records are known for technical guitar work, adventurous song structures, and a wide range of tones and textures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "For The Love Of God" in?

"For The Love Of God" by Steve Vai is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "For The Love Of God"?

"For The Love Of God" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "For The Love Of God"?

The core progression is Em, F, Amin9, Cmaj7, Fmaj7, and G, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "For The Love Of God"?

The recording features distorted electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, synth pads, and ambient textures.

Can I get "For The Love Of God" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "For The Love Of God" by Steve Vai, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "For The Love Of God" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"For The Love Of God" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in E minor with 9 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "For The Love Of God" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "For The Love Of God" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "For The Love Of God" on?

"For The Love Of God" appears on Passion and Warfare (1990).

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