Lightning Strikes
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Am G Am G
[Verso 1]
Am G
Hey pretty baby, I know what you're thinking
Am G
Thinking that I think the same thing too
Am G
Get up, go get ready, we're going dancing
Am G
Light it up, we're staying out past two
[Verso 2]
Am G
See me in the corner, lead me out, dear
Am G
Take me by the hand out to the floor
Am G
Hold me in your arms, we'll go sailing round and round
Am G
And today is gone, tomorrow nevermore
[Refrão]
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
Turn it upside down
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
Spin me, baby, spin me round
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
Never hits the same place twice
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
You're not taking my advice
Interlude
Am G x4
[Verso 3]
Am G
Turn the key, babe, we're starting over
Am G
Throwing out the things we thought we knew
Am G
Look me in the eyes, I'm getting older
Am G
I hope I'm getting wiser, darling, too too too
[Refrão]
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
And it's burning on the ground
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
Spin me baby spin me 'round
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
Never hits the same place twice
Am C
Lightning strikes
G Em
You're not taking my advice
Am C G Em
Lightning strikes
Am C G Em
Lightning strikes
Am C G Em
Lightning strikes
How to play Lightning 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 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.