Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi is played in the key of D at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 3 chords — Dm C G — arranged in the i-bVII-IV progression.
About the i-bVII-IV progression
The i-bVII-IV is a modal minor-key progression rooted in the natural minor scale. The bVII chord gives it a folk-rock modal quality that sits outside major-key expectations. You'll hear this shape in modern rock, indie folk, and the moodier Dylan/Stones catalogue.
Playing in the key of D
D major is a bright, ringing key that suits acoustic strumming. D, A, G, and Bm are your main chords, and everything but Bm sits in open position. The Bm barre is the one hurdle for beginners.
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Learn to play Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi on guitar. It sits in the key of D and uses the i-bVII-IV progression with the chords Dm C G.