Lightin Strikes
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Intro (A G/A-E/A) x2
A G/A-E/A A G/A-E/A
Listen to me, baby, you got to understand, you're old enough to know the makings of a man
A G/A-E/A A G/A-E/A
Listen to me, baby, it's hard to settle down, am I asking too much for you to stick around
F# G#m C#7 F#
Every boy wants a girl, he can trust to the very end
G#m C#7 F#
Baby, that's you, won't you wait? but 'til then
F# F#7
When I see lips beggin' to be kissed (stop!) I can't stop (stop!) I can't stop myself
Bm7 C#m7-F#7 Bm7 C#m7-F#7
Lightnin's striking again, lightnin's striking again
A G/A-E/A A G/A-E/A
Nature's takin' over my one-track mind, believe it or not, you're in my heart all the time
A G/A-E/A A G/A-E/A
All the girls are sayin' that you'll end up a fool, for the time being, baby, live by the rules
F# G#m C#7 F#
When I settle down, I want one baby on my mind
G#m C#7 F#
Forgive and forget, and I'll make up for all lost time
F#
If she's put together fine and she's readin' my mind (stop!)
F#7
I can't stop (Stop!) I can't stop myself
Bm7 C#m7-F#7 Bm7 C#m7-F#7
Lightnin's striking again, lightnin's striking again and again and again
Solo: (A G/A-E/A) x3 A C#m7-F#7
Bm7 C#m7-F#7 Bm7 C#m7-F#7
Lightnin's striking again, lightnin's striking again
F# G#m C#7 F#
There's a chapel in the pines, waiting for us around the bend
G#m C#7 F#
Picture in your mind, love forever, but 'til then
F#
If she gives me a sign that she wants to make time (stop!)
F#7
I can't stop (Stop!) I can't stop myself
Bm7 C#m7-F#7 Bm7 C#m7 - F#7
Lightnin's striking again, lightnin's striking again and again and again
Bm7 C#m7 F#7
Lightnin's striking again and again and again and again
How to play Lightin Strikes
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 A. 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.