Thunder And Lightening - Phil Collins

Thunder And Lightening

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Ab/Bb Gm/Bb Bb
I never really thought I'd get tired
 
Ab/Bb Gm/Bb Bb
of playing games
 
(similar)
But I've been holding back for too long
Now the time has come to get it right
Now's the time to show them all that they're wrong
 
Eb/Bb Fm7 Ab/Bb Gm7
'Cos they said thunder and they said lightning
 
Eb/Bb Fm7 Ab/Bb
It would never strike twice
 
Eb/Bb Fm7 Ab/Bb Gm7
Oh but if that's true, why can't you tell me
 
Eb/Bb Fm7 Ab/Bb
How come this feels so nice,
 
Ab/Bb Gm/Bb
Oh it feels alright
 
Never ever did believe in guiding lights
'Cos what you didn't hold, slipped away
Oh but there's a feeling deep down in my shoe
'Cos things look like they're going my way
 
'Cos they say thunder and they say lightning
It would never strike twice
Oh but if that's true, why can't you tell me
How come this feels so nice, Oh it feels alright
 
Solo
Gm7/Bb Ab/Bb Gm7/Bb Ab/Bb
Gm7/Bb Ab/Bb Bb Ab/Bb
Bb Ab/Bb Bb Ab/Bb
Bb Ab/Bb Bb Ab/Bb Gm/Bb
 
I never ever did believe in a second chance
You get, just one crack of the whip, that's all
If you played the game, you got treated right
Oh but I'm not playing the game, no more
 
'Cos they say thunder and they say lightning
It would never strike twice
Oh but if that's true, why can't you tell me
How come this feels so nice, Oh it feels alright

How to play Thunder And Lightening

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Ab/Bb. 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.

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