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Chain Lightning
by Bruce Springsteen. From 'The Ties That Bind: The River Collection". 
Transcribed by burnmik.
Intro / also played during Em on verses / palm mute
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B|--------------------|--------------------|
G|--------------------|--------------------|
D|--------------------|--------------------|
A|--------------------|--------------------|
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Verse 1
Em
Well there's a rumble in the park, there's a thunder in the dark
Em
The night's so quiet, it's chain lightning
Em
Beneath a street light two boys bopping in the night
Em
They have something that I call, chain lightning
           A                           G
Though you never hear a sound, there's fire underground
F#                                   B
Rambling through the town, you can't keep it from coming down
Em
Lovers walking through the mist, Romeo he steal a kiss
Em
Caught up in the moment at chain lightning
Verse 2
Em
Now I don't know about romance, baby, the latest dance
Em
Everybody's getting up, doing it, chain lightning
Em
All along the strand, baby, down in jungleland
Em
Everybody's caught up in chain lightning
A                        G
Ever hear the sound of a fire underground
F#                               B
Rumbling through the town, the big cold is coming down
Em
Sitting at the light, I'm a rider in the night
Em
Streaking light to light for chain lightning
Solo
Em
 |  |  |  |
A
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Verse 3
      Em
Baby, I ain't into style, baby, I ain't into fashion
Em
I just got a passion for chain lightning
Em
Sitting at light, I'm a rider in the night
Em
Streaking light to light for chain lightning

Chain Lightning chords and lyrics

Free chords for Chain Lightning by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Chain Lightning
by Bruce Springsteen. From 'The Ties That Bind: The River Collection". 
Transcribed by burnmik.
Verse 1
Verse 2
Solo
Em |  |  |  |
A |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Verse 3

Chain Lightning Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Chain Lightning by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chain Lightning chords”, “Chain Lightning guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen 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 Em, B, G, D, A, E.

Frequently asked questions about Chain Lightning

How do I play "Chain Lightning" by Bruce Springsteen on guitar?

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Chain Lightning"?

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

Is "Chain Lightning" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Chain Lightning" in?

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