Originally Posted by jibber

^The reason that every kid plays stairway is because its a great song to learn. You may think that it's just patterned riffs, but every verse has a subtle difference from the next, and if you've ever heard the solo, then you'd appreciate why its a great song. plus its a pretty technically challenging song (for a beginner that is), and it really helps you to improve. As for not being very catchy, that's a matter of opinion. it really is a brilliant song, lyrically and musically, but then again thats just my opinion, and since it is so popular, that definitely tells you something.