Temple Chords
Temple by Kings of Leon is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, D, F#m, E and Bm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
For the most part, it is the bass that provides the melodic rhythm for this song-
especially on the verses.
Intro Riff: Listen to song for strumming pattern
e:--x-x-xxx-xx-x--x-xxx-xx-|
B:--x-x-xxx-xx-x--x-xxx-xx-|
G:--6-6-666-44-6--6-666-44-|
D:--7-7-777-77-7--7-777-77-|
A:--0-0-000-00-0--0-000-00-|
E:--x-x-xxx-xx-x--x-xxx-xx-|
Progression:
A D F#m E|
A D Bm E|
verse 1:
A D Bm E A D Bm E
The dance floor's a temptress, can't make out what you're saying.
A D Bm E A D Bm E
But you rub me the right way, And you shout like persuasion.
A D Bm E A D Bm E
I got my hands in my pockets, And I'm crossing my fingers.
Verse guitar:
e:--------------------------------------------|
B:--------------------------------------------|
G:--------------6--6-6-6--------6>7--6--4--2--|
D:-7-9-7-6-4------7-7-7-9-7-------------------|
A:--------------------------------------------|
E:--------------------------------------------|
Pre-Chorus (No idea what he's saying right here...)
F#m A D Bm E
Shoot fire the sinful, it's all washed up and so strong??
F#m
I'd take one in the temple, I'd take one for you.
Chorus: