I got you, I agree, but it isn't just the verse part D-C-G, it's also the chorus, melody behind it and short solos after the chorus. Just sayin'... People got sued for less (Verve comes to mind, Ed Sheeran also).
I think I'm a hardcore GN'R fan, taking shit from time to time defending my band, but I also got ears.
Thanks for the input guys!