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Lightning Strikes

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Smashing Pumpkins - Lightning Strikes
Watch Billy's acoustic demo here: youtube.com/watch?v=lUIOTlehxXg
Download studio recording at smashingpumpkins.com
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Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
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Chords used:
    Cm   Gm   Bb   Eb   C#   Ab   B    G
E|--3----3----6----6----4----4----7----3--|
B|--4----3----6----8----6----4----7----3--|
G|--5----3----7----8----6----5----8----4--|
D|--5----5----8----8----6----6----9----5--|
A|--3----5----8----6----4----6----9----5--|
E|--3----3----6----6----4----4----7----3--|
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       CmGmBb
Intro: , ,  (x2)
Cm                   Gm
Life on telephones, love on open roads
Eb    Bb                                C#  G#
Into great unknowns I stumble brightly........
Cm                       Gm
Indigo, breathless yet, I'll link to your regret
Eb             Bb                                  C#  G#
Sunflowers as teachers pets, bent from lightning, I'll bet
Eb    Bb      Cm   Gm    Eb                Bb
I'll bend for you.......Shadows give your light to me
C#                 Ab      B
Shadows give your light to me...........
Cm   Gm   Bb                   Cm                     Gm          Bb
...............In the ways the city (In the ways it) pours itself out
                   Cm                       Gm          Bb
You can make this happen (You can make it) beyond your doubt
                    Eb                     Cm         G
You can make this happen (You can make it) All right now
Cm                              Gm
Eastern days, I'm unafraid cos love to me is such a game
Eb                Bb                 Cm               G
That I believe I can't embrace the dreams of lovers....
Cm                              Gm
Eastern days, I'm unafraid cos love to me is such a game
Eb                Bb                 Cm               G
That I believe I can't embrace the dreams of lovers....
Eb    Bb      Cm   Gm    Eb                Bb
I'll bend for you...... Shadows give your light to me
C#                 Ab      B
Shadows give your light to me...........
Cm   Gm   Bb                   Cm                     Gm          Bb
...............In the ways the city (In the ways it) pours itself out
                   Cm                       Gm          Bb
You can make this happen (You can make it) beyond your doubt
                    Eb                     Cm         G           G
You can make this happen (You can make it) All right now...........
G                               G
Zen baby, lightning strikes... The same heart, but never twice
Cm                              Cm
Zen baby, we've got to fight... For what's real and what becomes the night
Cm   Gm   Bb                   Cm                     Gm          Bb
...............In the ways the city (In the ways it) pours itself out
                   Cm                       Gm          Bb
You can make this happen (You can make it) beyond your doubt
                    Eb                     Cm         G
You can make this happen (You can make it) All right now
                   Cm     Eb    Bb    Eb
You can make this happen................
                   Eb    Cm         G
You can make this happen all right now 
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Lightning Strikes chords and lyrics

Free chords for Lightning Strikes by The Smashing Pumpkins. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Smashing Pumpkins - Lightning Strikes
Watch Billy's acoustic demo here: youtube.com/watch?v=lUIOTlehxXg
Download studio recording at smashingpumpkins.com
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Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
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Chords used:
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Intro: Cm, Gm, Bb (x2)
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Lightning Strikes Chords by The Smashing Pumpkins

Learn how to play Lightning Strikes by The Smashing Pumpkins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lightning Strikes chords”, “Lightning Strikes guitar chords”, or “The Smashing Pumpkins Lightning Strikes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Lightning Strikes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lightning Strikes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Gm, Bb, Eb, C#, Ab.

Frequently asked questions about Lightning Strikes

How do I play "Lightning Strikes" by The Smashing Pumpkins on guitar?

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Are the chords for "Lightning Strikes" by The Smashing Pumpkins free?

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Can I transpose "Lightning Strikes" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Lightning Strikes" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Lightning Strikes"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Lightning Strikes" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Lightning Strikes" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Lightning Strikes" by The Smashing Pumpkins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Smashing Pumpkins below.

What key is "Lightning Strikes" in?

The chords for "Lightning Strikes" show the original chord names (including Cm, Gm, Bb, Eb, C#, Ab). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.