How to Play "Oh No, Not You Again" — Australian Crawl Guitar Lesson
"Oh No, Not You Again" by Australian Crawl is one of the great Australian guitar songs — deceptively simple on the surface, genuinely satisfying once you get that intro riff under your fingers. In this free lesson, Sydney guitarist Simon Morel breaks down exactly how to play the clean intro, the rhythm guitar part, and the iconic intro guitar solo, all note for note.
Watch the Free Lesson
9 minutes 36 seconds — no sign-up required.
What This Lesson Covers
The lesson is structured so you can follow along in sections, whether you're picking up the chords for the first time or working through the solo phrase by phrase.
Simon covers the intro riff in full, showing how the melody sits against the D, A and G chord shapes. From there he walks through the rhythm guitar part that underpins the whole song — the strumming feel that makes it groove — before taking you note for note through the intro guitar solo. He also breaks down what makes the solo so melodically satisfying and why it works so well as a beginner's first lead piece.
Chords and Skills You'll Need
This song is built around three chords: D, A and G. If you can switch between those shapes cleanly, you can play the rhythm part. The intro riff and solo add some single-note picking, but Simon explains every note at a pace you can follow. It sits well for intermediate players but an ambitious beginner with a couple of months of practice can absolutely tackle the rhythm section.
Get the Chart and Tab
The full chord chart and tab for this lesson is available on Simon's Patreon. Members get access to 3,500+ charts, exclusive lessons and backing tracks from $4.50/month.
Want to Learn Songs Like This in Private Lessons?
Simon teaches guitar in Petersham, Inner West Sydney and online via Google Meet. If you want to work through Australian Crawl songs, classic rock, blues or whatever you're into — in a structured, one-on-one setting — a lesson is the fastest way to make real progress.
$125/hr · All levels · Adults · Petersham studio or online