Other arrangements of Lightnin' Strikes
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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 — 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: 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lightnin' Strikes"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lightnin' Strikes". Key of Ab, 82 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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