Naive

Q: How to play the easy chords for Naive (The xx)?

To play the Easy Chords for Naive, 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.

Q: What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Naive?

The original recording key for Naive by The xx is C#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Key: C#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Intro]
[C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [E] [Am] [C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [C#m] [E] [B] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B]

[C#m]That's the wrong thing (that's the [G#m]wrong thing, that's the wrong thing)
[B]That's the wrong thing [F#](that's the wrong thing)
[E]That's the wrong [Am]thing to do
[C#m](That's the wrong thing, [G#m]that's the wrong thing)
[B](That's the wrong thing, [F#]that's the wrong thing)
[C#m](That's the [G#m]wrong thing)
[B]I turned [F#]a blind eye
[C#m]Let the [G#m]borders get wavy
[B]Nothing touches [F#]me lately
[C#m]Shouldn't I [E]be having fun?
[B](That's the wrong thing, [G#m]that's the wrong thing)
[C#m](That's the [E]wrong thing)
[B]It's hard [Am]to define
[C#m]When my [E]memory's hazy
[B]Everyone's trying [G#m]to save me
[C#m]Can't they see [E]I'm having fun?
[B](That's the wrong thing, [Am]that's the wrong thing)
[C#m](That's the wrong [E]thing to do)
[B]Something's wrong, but I [G#m]choose to be naive
[C#m](Can't tell no one [E]what it means to me)
[B]Something's wrong, but I [Am]choose to be naive
[G#m](And the longer that I leave it, [C#m]I can feel it taking over me)
[E]♪
[B]Shy away [Am]and hide out
[C#m]When it's [E]calling me out
[B]When it's [C#m]weighing me down
[E]I'll play [B]it down
[G#m]When all the [C#m]trouble I've found
[E]Comes back around
[B]If it's [C#m]catching me now
[G#m](That's the [B]wrong thing)
[F#]I'll play [E]it down
[Am](That's the wrong thing, [C#m]that's the wrong thing)
[G#m](That's the wrong [B]thing to do)
[F#]Something's wrong, but I [C#m]choose to be naive
[G#m](Can't tell no one [B]what it means to me)
[F#]Something's wrong, but I [C#m]choose to be naive
[G#m](And the longer that I leave it, [B]I can feel it taking over me)
[F#]♪
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [G#m]wrong thing)
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [Am]wrong thing)
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [G#m]wrong thing)
[C#m]I play [E]it down
[B](That's the [Am]wrong thing)
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B]Either way, I [G#m]play it down
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [Am]wrong thing)
[G#m]I play [C#m]it down
[E](That's the [B]wrong thing)

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key C#m (C# Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Atmospheric Electronic

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Naive by The xx is played in the key of C#m with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C#m (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G#m (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti B (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti E (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Naive by The xx: sounding in C#m (Capo Fret 4, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C#m (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (C#m, G#m, B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C#m to G#m 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)

i – v – VII – F# – III – Am

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C#m G#m B F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

E Am

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i C#m Tonic

ii° D#dim Supertonic

III E Mediant

iv F#m Subdominant

v G#m Dominant

VI A Submediant

VII B Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 4 chord palang/gantung (C#m, G#m, B)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – v – VII – F# – III – Am • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Naive (The xx)?

To play the Easy Chords for Naive, 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 Naive?

The original recording key for Naive by The xx is C#M. 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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[Intro]
[C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [E] [Am] [C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [C#m] [G#m] [B] [F#] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B] [Am] [C#m] [E] [B] [C#m] [E] [B] [G#m] [C#m] [E] [B]

[C#m]That's the wrong thing (that's the [G#m]wrong thing, that's the wrong thing)
[B]That's the wrong thing [F#](that's the wrong thing)
[E]That's the wrong [Am]thing to do
[C#m](That's the wrong thing, [G#m]that's the wrong thing)
[B](That's the wrong thing, [F#]that's the wrong thing)
[C#m](That's the [G#m]wrong thing)
[B]I turned [F#]a blind eye
[C#m]Let the [G#m]borders get wavy
[B]Nothing touches [F#]me lately
[C#m]Shouldn't I [E]be having fun?
[B](That's the wrong thing, [G#m]that's the wrong thing)
[C#m](That's the [E]wrong thing)
[B]It's hard [Am]to define
[C#m]When my [E]memory's hazy
[B]Everyone's trying [G#m]to save me
[C#m]Can't they see [E]I'm having fun?
[B](That's the wrong thing, [Am]that's the wrong thing)
[C#m](That's the wrong [E]thing to do)
[B]Something's wrong, but I [G#m]choose to be naive
[C#m](Can't tell no one [E]what it means to me)
[B]Something's wrong, but I [Am]choose to be naive
[G#m](And the longer that I leave it, [C#m]I can feel it taking over me)
[E]♪
[B]Shy away [Am]and hide out
[C#m]When it's [E]calling me out
[B]When it's [C#m]weighing me down
[E]I'll play [B]it down
[G#m]When all the [C#m]trouble I've found
[E]Comes back around
[B]If it's [C#m]catching me now
[G#m](That's the [B]wrong thing)
[F#]I'll play [E]it down
[Am](That's the wrong thing, [C#m]that's the wrong thing)
[G#m](That's the wrong [B]thing to do)
[F#]Something's wrong, but I [C#m]choose to be naive
[G#m](Can't tell no one [B]what it means to me)
[F#]Something's wrong, but I [C#m]choose to be naive
[G#m](And the longer that I leave it, [B]I can feel it taking over me)
[F#]♪
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [G#m]wrong thing)
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [Am]wrong thing)
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [G#m]wrong thing)
[C#m]I play [E]it down
[B](That's the [Am]wrong thing)
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B]Either way, I [G#m]play it down
[C#m]Either way, I [E]play it down
[B](That's the [Am]wrong thing)
[G#m]I play [C#m]it down
[E](That's the [B]wrong thing)