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(Eb)Lis ten to me, ba by, you got ta un der (Eb7)stand.
(Eb)You’re old e nough to know the mak ing of a (Eb7)man.
(Eb)Lis ten to me, ba by, it’s hard to set tle (Eb7)down;
(Eb)am I ask ing too much for you to stick a (Eb7)round?
Ev ’ry boy wants a (Dm)girl
he can (G7)trust
to the (C)ver y end.
Ba by, and that’s (Dm)you,
won’t you (G7)wait?
up
for (C)But till then, If when I to see er lips beg gin’ to ing be kissed,
I can’t stop!
I can’t stop ’cause that (Fm7)light
ning’s
strik
ing a (Gm7)gain.
(Fm7)Light
ning’s
strik
ing a (Gm7)gain!
(Eb)Na ture’s tak ing o ver my one track mind.
(Fm)I (Eb)need ya.
I want ya in my heart all the time.
(Eb)All the girls are say ing that you’ll end up a fool.
(Eb)For the time be ing, ba by, live by the rule!
When ’ry I set tle (Dm)down
I want (G7)one
ba by (C)on my mind.
For give and for (Dm)get
and I’ll (G7)make up
for (C)all lost time.
If she’s put to geth er fine, if she’s read ing my mind,
I can’t stop!
I can’t stop ’cause that (Fm7)light
ning’s
strik
ing a (Gm7)gain.
(Fm7)Light
ning’s
strik
ing a (Gm7)gain!
(Eb)Na ture’s tak ing o ver my one track mind.
(Fm)I (Eb)need ya.
I want ya in my heart all the time.
(Eb)All the girls are say ing that you’ll end up a fool.
(Eb)For the time be ing, ba by, live by the rule!
There’s a chap el in the (Dm)pines
wait ing (G7)for us
a (C)round the bend.
Pic ture in your (Dm)mind
love for (G7)ev er,
(C)but still then, if she give me a sign that she wants to make time,
(Fm7)Light
ning’s
strik
ing a (Gm7)gain!
Lightnin' Strikes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Lightnin' Strikes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 82 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lightnin' Strikes”
- Can I play "Lightnin' Strikes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lightnin' Strikes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lightnin' Strikes" by Lou Christie played in?
- Lightnin' Strikes is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lightnin' Strikes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- "Lightnin' Strikes" was originally performed by Lou Christie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: C, C9, Dm, Eb, Eb7, Fm, Fm7, G7, +1 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lightnin' Strikes" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lightnin' Strikes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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