X‐Ray Eyes

Q: How to play the easy chords for X‐Ray Eyes (KISS)?

To play the Easy Chords for X‐Ray Eyes, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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Sometimes you say you don't want my love today
But oh baby I know what you're aiming at
And I know, well I see everything that's in store for me
[C]Well baby here's [D]your big surprise, yeah
[C]I've got [D]X-ray eyes (ahh)
And I can see right through your lies (ahh)
One day you'll see, you'll come crawling back to me
I'm your one and only, that's a fact, yeah
[E]Well I'm the one, the one and only, in the end baby you'll be lonely
I've got no time for silly goodbyes, yeah
I've got X-ray eyes
(X-ray eyes)
And I can see right through your lies, yeah
I've got X-ray eyes
(X-ray eyes)
And I can see right through your lies, yeah, yeah
Ooh and I know, well I see everything that's in store for me
[C]Well baby here's [D]your big surprise, yeah
I've got X-ray eyes
(X-ray eyes)
And I can see right through your lies, yeah
I've got X-ray eyes
(X-ray eyes)
And I can see right through your lies, yeah
I've got X-ray eyes
(X-ray eyes)
And I can see right through your lies, yeah
I've got X-ray eyes
(X-ray eyes)
And I can see right through your lies, yeah

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Arena Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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X‐Ray Eyes by KISS is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti a (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti b (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for X‐Ray Eyes by KISS: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to D requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

C – D – I – IV – V – G – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C D E a

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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b B G A

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of E. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: C – D – I – IV – V – G – IV • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for X‐Ray Eyes (KISS)?

To play the Easy Chords for X‐Ray Eyes, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for X‐Ray Eyes?

The original recording key for X‐Ray Eyes by KISS is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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