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Lightning Frightening

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[Intro]
E  G  A G E
[Verse]
I'll Egive you back my farm and I'll Ggive you back my house
I'll Agive you back my Gright to be freeE  
I've got Emoon, I've got Gsun
ALightning, lightGning, lightEning
I've got Eme, I've got Gyou
AFrightening, frighteGning, frighteEning
[Interlude]
  E    G   A   G   Ex5
[Verse]
I'll Egive you back my farm and I'll Ggive you back my house
I'll Agive you back my Gright to be freeE  
I'll Egive you back my farm and I'll Ggive you back my house
I'll Agive you back my Gright to be freeE  
I've got Emoon, I've got Gsun
(I've got) ALightning, lightGning, lightEning
I've got Eme, I've got Gyou
(It's) AFrightening, friGghtening, fErightening
[Outro]
  E    G   A   G   Ex7

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The story behind the song

David Bowie, known as the "chameleon of rock" for his constant reinvention and visual presentation, made a significant impact on popular culture with his music, stagecraft, and fashion. "Lightning Frightening" appears on the release "Vintage," credited to Bowie, and was recorded as early as 1989. This song, like much of his work, invites you to explore the unexpected and the transformative.

AI-written from these sources:David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Lightning Frightening

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

E G A G E

[Verse]

E G

I'll give you back my farm and I'll give you back my house

A G E

I'll give you back my right to be free

E G

I've got moon, I've got sun

A G E

Lightning, lightning, lightning

E G

I've got me, I've got you

A G E

Frightening, frightening, frightening

[Interlude]

E G A G E

[Verse]

E G

I'll give you back my farm and I'll give you back my house

A G E

I'll give you back my right to be free

E G

I'll give you back my farm and I'll give you back my house

A G E

I'll give you back my right to be free

E G

I've got moon, I've got sun

A G E

(I've got) Lightning, lightning, lightning

E G

I've got me, I've got you

A G E

(It's) Frightening, frightening, frightening

[Outro]

E G A G E

About Lightning Frightening Chords by David Bowie

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

FAQ — Lightning Frightening by David Bowie

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Lightning Frightening"?

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

Is "Lightning Frightening" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Lightning Frightening" in?

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