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How to Play "Sex On Fire" by Kings of Leon on acoustic guitar

Jan 11, 2009 12:52 AM

Person playing acoustic guitar with chord progressions and strumming patterns written above.

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.

This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Sex On Fire" by Kings of Leon. If you want to learn how to play "Sex On Fire" by Kings of Leon on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Intro/Verse 1 Chord Progression:

E; E; E; E;

C#m; C#m; C#m; C#m;

Repeat

Strumming:

D DU UDU (beginner) or D XU UXU

Chorus Chord Progression:

E; E; E; E;

C#m; C#m; A; A;

(Once first chorus, twice second chorus, five out chorus)

Verse 2/3 Chord Progression:

E; E; E; E;

C#m; C#m; C#m; C#m;

E; E; E; E;

C#m; C#m; A; A

PLEASE NOTE: This acoustic guitar lesson is for Handsome Alvin's interpretation of the song. It could be very close to the original song, or it could be very different. Their covers are designed to be played by an acoustic duo in live performances, therefore they cannot play the songs as a full band can. Please appreciate the songs for their arrangements and enjoy.

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