Lightnin' Strikes — Simple Sheet Music

"Lightnin' Strikes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 82 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(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!

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Ab
Tempo
82 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Lightnin' Strikes" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.