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Chain Lightning

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verse 1 :
  ASome turn out a Ahundred grand
AGet with it,  we'll Ashake his hand
CDon't   bother   to  Cunderstand
  GDon't question the Glittle   man
  DBe  part  of   the  brEotherhood,  yes it's
AChain lightning, it feels so good -
verse 2 :
A                 A[/ch
Hush brother we cross the square
AAct natural, like yoAu don't care
CTurn   slowly  and  cComb your hair
GDon't trouble the midGnight air
WeD're standing just wherEe he stood, it was 
AChain lightning, it feels so good -  

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Chain Lightning

by Steely Dan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

verse 1 :

A A

Some turn out a hundred grand

A A

Get with it, we'll shake his hand

C C

Don't bother to understand

G G

Don't question the little man

D E

Be part of the brotherhood, yes it's

Chain lightning, it feels so good -

verse 2 :

A A[/ch

Hush brother we cross the square

A A

Act natural, like you don't care

C C

Turn slowly and comb your hair

G G

Don't trouble the midnight air

D E

We're standing just where he stood, it was

Chain lightning, it feels so good -

About Chain Lightning Chords by Steely Dan

Learn how to play Chain Lightning by Steely Dan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chain Lightning chords”, “Chain Lightning guitar chords”, or “Steely Dan Chain Lightning 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 Chain Lightning chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chain Lightning lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, G, D, E.

FAQ — Chain Lightning by Steely Dan

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Is "Chain Lightning" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Chain Lightning" by Steely Dan with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Steely Dan below.

What key is "Chain Lightning" in?

The chords for "Chain Lightning" show the original chord names (including A, C, G, D, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.