Rhythm

Several devices are used throughout the tune which keep the momentum driving forward, and the excitement level high.

An obvious example of this is the change to the G-chord played on the upbeat of 4 rather than waiting for the downbeat of 1 in the comping rhythm in some measures of the A-G-D-A section. This rhythmic technique is employed by Lynyrd Skynrd in the opening riff of Gimme Three Steps. ZZ Top uses this in several songs.

In any case, when I listen to the recording I made of myself, I'm stunned by how poor my rhythm playing is. I wince as I listen to myself, adding rests, and missing beats all over the place. And this is while I'm using a metronome!

So... I really can't offer much help on this topic, at least until my own rhythm improves.

A very obvious place where I'm clearly struggling is with the E (chords) which lead the A/C section into the next section. Jeez... it's sounds like I'm on thorazine or something. Embarrassing.

Well, I guess the first steps toward improving are identifying where you suck, so at least I got that going for me!