Lightning Strikes Twice
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Intro: Bm G Em F#m (x6)
Verse: 1
Bm G Em F#m
I feel the breeze on my face in expectance
Bm G Em F#m
Not very long before the storm reaches here
Bm G Em F#m Bm
Off in the distance the lightning is flashing again
G Em F#m
Feel something strong as the power draws near
Verse: 2
Bm G Em F#m Em
Is it the rolling of thunder that scares you?
G Em F#m Em
Is it the clashing of clouds that hold fear?
G Em F#m Em
But all I know as I sit in a corner alone
G Em F#m
It takes me back to my childhood again
Bm G Em F#m (x4)
Verse: 3
Bm G Em F#m Em
And as I wait and I look for an answer
G Em F#m Em
To all the things going round in my head
G Em F#m Em
I ask myself, could it be a disaster and when
G Em F#m
It's maybe threatening to happen again?
Bm G Em (x2)
Verse: 4
Bm
As the ominous light draws near
G Em Bm
There's a lone dog howls in the park
Bm
All the people hurry inside
G Em A
As a lightning flash lights dark
G Em Bm
The storm is nearly here
Pre-Chorus:
G Em Bm
Only God will know
Verse 5
Bm
You're sitting alone, you watch
G Em Bm
As the wind's blowing treetops
Bm
And the swaying rusting of leaves
G Em A
Plenty of time to perceive
G Em Bm
As you wait for rain to fall
Pre-Chorus:
G Em Bm
Only God knows
G Em F#m
The whole sky glows
[Refrão]
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
G Em
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
D Em
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
G Em
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
D Em F#m
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Guitar Solo
Bm G Em (x4)
A G Em
Bm G Em Bm
Harmony
Bm G A Em (x4)
Pre-Chorus
G Em Bm
Only God knows
G Em F#m
The whole sky glows
[Refrão]
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
G Em
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
D Em
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
G Em
Maybe lightning strikes twice
Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
D Em F#m Bm
Maybe lightning strikes twice
How to play Lightning Strikes Twice
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 Bm. 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.