"Used to Love Her" is a darkly humorous acoustic track from the studio side of G N' R Lies, featuring Slash playing two distinct acoustic guitar solos that bookend the song's sardonic narrative. Recorded in 1988, the song generated controversy for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics, though the band maintained it was inspired by a pet dog. The acoustic arrangement at 135 BPM in D-flat showcases a looser, more playful side of Slash's guitar work, with both solos exploring melodic territory quite different from his electric playing. The first solo bridges the song's verses, while the second extends into an outro that allows Slash to stretch out with relaxed, bluesy phrasing. The stripped-down production highlights the interplay between the acoustic guitars and reveals the country and folk underpinnings that informed GN'R's songwriting beyond their hard rock reputation. Along with "Patience," the track demonstrated that the band could craft compelling material outside their comfort zone, and the dual-solo structure gives Slash ample space to display his melodic invention without amplification.
