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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · C#m · A · B
Sex on Fire Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · C#m · A · B
Sex on Fire Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · C#m · A · B
Sex on Fire Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · C#m · A · B
Sex on Fire Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · C#m · A · B
Sex on Fire Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · C#m · A · B
Sex on Fire Chords – Harmonica
Kings of Leon’s driving rock anthem about intense passion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording in the key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – C#m
A – E
E – C#m
A – E
Verse 2
E – C#m – A
E – E – C#m
A – E
Chorus
A – E
C#m – E
A – E
C#m – E
Verse 3
E – C#m
A – E
E – C#m
A – E
Chorus
A – E
C#m – E
A – E
C#m – E
Bridge
E – C#m – A (×5)
Chorus
A – E
C#m – E
A – E
C#m – E
Chorus / Outro
A – E
C#m – E
A – E
C#m – E (×3)
Practice tip: Master the four-chord progression (E, C#m, A) slowly before adding the strum pattern to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sex on Fire"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, C#m, A and B.
Is "Sex on Fire" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sex on Fire" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sex on Fire"?
It was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, and released in 2008.