Lightning Bar Blues
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Capo 4
Intro
C Am C Am
C Am G C
G C C
[Refrão]C Am C Am
I don't need no diamond ring, I don't need no Cadillac car
C Am G C
Just wanna drink my ripple wine down in the Lightnin' Bar
G C C
Down in the Lightnin' Bar
verse 1
C Am C Am
Some people value fortune and fame, I don't care about 'em none
C Am G C
Just wanna drink my ripple wine, wanna have my good time fun
G C C
Have my good time fun
[Refrão]C Am C Am
I don't need no diamond ring, I don't need no Cadillac car
C Am G C
Just wanna drink my ripple wine down in the Lightnin' Bar
G C C
Down in the Lightnin' Bar
Instrumental
C Am C Am
C Am G C
G C C
verse 2
C Am C Am
When I die, don't cry for me, don't bury me at all
C Am G C
Place my livin', laughin', lovin' bones in a jar of alcohol
G C C
Hundred-proof alcohol
[Refrão]C Am C Am
I don't need no diamond ring, I don't need no Cadillac car
C Am G C
Just wanna drink my ripple wine down in the Lightnin' Bar
G C C
Down in the Lightnin' Bar
C Am C Am
I don't need no diamond ring, I don't need no Cadillac car
C Am G C
Just wanna drink my ripple wine down in the Lightnin' Bar
G C C
Down in the Lightnin' Bar
Outro
C Am C Am
C Am G C
How to play Lightning Bar Blues
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 C. 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.