Heat Lightning
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Intro
Am C Am C
F Am F Dm
Am C
Heat lightning
F Am
Running outside the window
Dm Am
I've laid awake since 1:00
G F
And now, it's 4 o'clock
Am C
Though I've held on
F Am
Can't carry it much longer
Dm Am
On the ceiling dancing are the
G F
Things all come and gone
F Dm C
And there's nothing I can do
F C
Not much I can change
G Am
So, I give it up to you
F Am
I hope that's okay
G C
There's nothing I can do
F C
Not much I can change
G Am
I give it up to you
F
I surrender
Am C
Heat lightning
F Am
Watch it from my doorstep
Dm Am
Sleeping eyelid of the sky
G F
Flutters in a dream
Am C
Well I've held on
F Am
But feel a storm approaching
Dm Am
Trees are swaying in the wind
G F
Like sea anemones
Dm C
And there's nothing I can do
F C
Not much I can change
G Am
Can I give it up to you?
F Am
Would that be okay?
G C
There's nothing I can do
F C
Not much I can change
G Am
I give it up to you
F Am
I surrender
G C
There's nothing I can do
F C
Not much I can change
G Am
I give it up to you
F C
I surrender
How to play Heat Lightning
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.