Lightning Does The Work
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Intro:
G F C G (x2)
[Verso 1]
G
You know nothing's getting done, talking's all you hear
G
Like someone revving up a truck, never put in gear
C
You don't see a cowboy run his mouth and strut around
G
Just takes the bull by the horns and throws him to the ground
D Em
Taking care of business, not just putting on a show
C D
When it gets down to it everybody knows
[Refrão]
C
It ain't the smoke it's the fire that gets the burning done
G
If it wasn't for the bullet nobody'd fear the gun
Em C G
It ain't the bark, it ain't the growl, it's the bite that hurts
G D G
Thunder's just the noise, boys, lightning does the work
Interlude:
G F C G
[Verso 2]
G
You can talk about the farm or you can plow the ground
G
Argue with a rusty nail or hammer it on down
C
Well you can stand there in the dark cussing at the night
G
Or you can just reach out your hand and turn on the light
D Em
There ain't no limit in this life to how far you can get
C D
But if you're going all the way you've got to break a sweat
[Refrão]
C
It ain't the smoke it's the fire that gets the burning done
G
If it wasn't for the bullet nobody'd fear the gun
Em C G
It ain't the bark, it ain't the growl, it's the bite that hurts
G D G
Thunder's just the noise, boys, lightning does the work
[Ponte]
Em C
Well I've heard thunder talking up a storm
G
Rattling my windows, knocking on my door
Em C
Well I've seen lightning blow a cypress tree in half
A D
Well thunder's busy talking and lightning's kickin' (crack!)
Solo:
C G
D Em C D
[Refrão]
C
It ain't the smoke it's the fire that gets the burning done
G
If it wasn't for the bullet nobody'd fear the gun
Em C G
It ain't the bark, it ain't the growl, it's the bite that hurts
G D G
Thunder's just the noise, boys, lightning does the work
G D G
Thunder's just the noise, boys, lightning does the work
Outro:
G G F C G
(He He He He)
G G F C G
(Aw yeah - gonna get cha) (Get cha good)
How to play Lightning Does The Work
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.