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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lightnin' Strikes" by Lou Christie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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”
- What key is "Lightnin' Strikes" by Lou Christie played in?
- Lightnin' Strikes is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lightnin' Strikes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lightnin' Strikes" by Lou Christie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lightnin' Strikes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lightnin' Strikes" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.