Lightning Strikes
View chords used in this chart
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
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Chords used:
Cm Gm Bb Eb C# Ab B G
E|--3----3----6----6----4----4----7----3--|
B|--4----3----6----8----6----4----7----3--|
G|--5----3----7----8----6----5----8----4--|
D|--5----5----8----8----6----6----9----5--|
A|--3----5----8----6----4----6----9----5--|
E|--3----3----6----6----4----4----7----3--|
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Intro: Cm, Gm, Bb (x2)
Cm Gm
Life on telephones, love on open roads
Eb Bb C# Ab
Into great unknowns I stumble brightly........
Cm Gm
Indigo, breathless yet, I'll link to your regret
Eb Bb C# Ab
Sunflowers as teachers pets, bent from lightning, I'll bet
Eb Bb Cm Gm Eb Bb
I'll bend for you.......Shadows give your light to me
C# Ab B
Shadows give your light to me...........
Cm Gm Bb Cm Gm Bb
...............In the ways the city (In the ways it) pours itself out
Cm Gm Bb
You can make this happen (You can make it) beyond your doubt
Eb Cm G
You can make this happen (You can make it) All right now
Cm Gm
Eastern days, I'm unafraid cos love to me is such a game
Eb Bb Cm G
That I believe I can't embrace the dreams of lovers....
Cm Gm
Eastern days, I'm unafraid cos love to me is such a game
Eb Bb Cm G
That I believe I can't embrace the dreams of lovers....
Eb Bb Cm Gm Eb Bb
I'll bend for you...... Shadows give your light to me
C# Ab B
Shadows give your light to me...........
Cm Gm Bb Cm Gm Bb
...............In the ways the city (In the ways it) pours itself out
Cm Gm Bb
You can make this happen (You can make it) beyond your doubt
Eb Cm G G
You can make this happen (You can make it) All right now...........
G G
Zen baby, lightning strikes... The same heart, but never twice
Cm Cm
Zen baby, we've got to fight... For what's real and what becomes the night
Cm Gm Bb Cm Gm Bb
...............In the ways the city (In the ways it) pours itself out
Cm Gm Bb
You can make this happen (You can make it) beyond your doubt
Eb Cm G
You can make this happen (You can make it) All right now
Cm Eb Bb Eb
You can make this happen................
Eb Cm G
You can make this happen all right now
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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 E. 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.