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The: Kooks - Naive

Place your pinky on the 4th fret of the G string and pull off.

In 2026, the band celebrated the 20th anniversary of the song and its album with major headline performances. Naive | The Kooks Guitar Tutorial

The song is built on a catchy, rhythmic guitar riff and a simple four-chord progression that repeats throughout most of the track. Approximately 119 BPM. The Kooks - Naive

B Major (The guitar is often tuned down a half-step or played with a capo to make the shapes easier). Guitar Guide

Released in 2006 on their debut album Inside In/Inside Out , "Naïve" remains the quintessential indie anthem by . Musical Overview Place your pinky on the 4th fret of

Hammer your pinky on the 6th fret of the G string and pull off.

If you are playing in the original key without a capo, the progression uses these four chords: (G Sharp Minor) E Major F# Major B Major 2. Beginner Method (Capo 4th Fret) Approximately 119 BPM

You can play "Naïve" using either standard barre chords or a simplified beginner version with a capo. 1. The Standard Chords

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