Rock, Alternative

Lightning Crashes Chords

Live Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Live’s powerful 1994 anthem about the cycle of life and death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady downstroke on the bass note of each chord to mimic the song’s atmospheric feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

Her placenta falls to the floor

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

The confusion sets in

G

Before the doctor can even close the door

Verse 2

G

Lightning crashes an old mother dies

C G

Her intentions fall to the floor

G

The angel closes her eyes

C

The confusion that was hers

G

Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Verse 3

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

This moment she’s been waiting for

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

Pale blue colored eyes

G

Presents the circle

And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Bridge

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Outro

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the full song, as these three chords form the entire progression. Focus on the slow tempo and let the chords ring out.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Live’s powerful 1994 anthem about the cycle of life and death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady downstroke on the bass note of each chord to mimic the song’s atmospheric feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

Her placenta falls to the floor

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

The confusion sets in

G

Before the doctor can even close the door

Verse 2

G

Lightning crashes an old mother dies

C G

Her intentions fall to the floor

G

The angel closes her eyes

C

The confusion that was hers

G

Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Verse 3

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

This moment she’s been waiting for

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

Pale blue colored eyes

G

Presents the circle

And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Bridge

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Outro

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the full song, as these three chords form the entire progression. Focus on the slow tempo and let the chords ring out.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Live’s powerful 1994 anthem about the cycle of life and death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady downstroke on the bass note of each chord to mimic the song’s atmospheric feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

Her placenta falls to the floor

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

The confusion sets in

G

Before the doctor can even close the door

Verse 2

G

Lightning crashes an old mother dies

C G

Her intentions fall to the floor

G

The angel closes her eyes

C

The confusion that was hers

G

Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Verse 3

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

This moment she’s been waiting for

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

Pale blue colored eyes

G

Presents the circle

And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Bridge

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Outro

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the full song, as these three chords form the entire progression. Focus on the slow tempo and let the chords ring out.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Live’s powerful 1994 anthem about the cycle of life and death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady downstroke on the bass note of each chord to mimic the song’s atmospheric feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

Her placenta falls to the floor

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

The confusion sets in

G

Before the doctor can even close the door

Verse 2

G

Lightning crashes an old mother dies

C G

Her intentions fall to the floor

G

The angel closes her eyes

C

The confusion that was hers

G

Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Verse 3

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

This moment she’s been waiting for

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

Pale blue colored eyes

G

Presents the circle

And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Bridge

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Outro

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the full song, as these three chords form the entire progression. Focus on the slow tempo and let the chords ring out.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Live’s powerful 1994 anthem about the cycle of life and death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady downstroke on the bass note of each chord to mimic the song’s atmospheric feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

Her placenta falls to the floor

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

The confusion sets in

G

Before the doctor can even close the door

Verse 2

G

Lightning crashes an old mother dies

C G

Her intentions fall to the floor

G

The angel closes her eyes

C

The confusion that was hers

G

Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Verse 3

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

This moment she’s been waiting for

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

Pale blue colored eyes

G

Presents the circle

And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Bridge

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Outro

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the full song, as these three chords form the entire progression. Focus on the slow tempo and let the chords ring out.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Live’s powerful 1994 anthem about the cycle of life and death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a slow, steady downstroke on the bass note of each chord to mimic the song’s atmospheric feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

Her placenta falls to the floor

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

The confusion sets in

G

Before the doctor can even close the door

Verse 2

G

Lightning crashes an old mother dies

C G

Her intentions fall to the floor

G

The angel closes her eyes

C

The confusion that was hers

G

Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Verse 3

G

Lightning crashes a new mother cries

C G

This moment she’s been waiting for

G

The angel opens her eyes

C

Pale blue colored eyes

G

Presents the circle

And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Bridge

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

C G

I can feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Chorus

C G

Oh now I feel it coming back again

D G

Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind

C G

Forces pulling from the center of the earth again

D

I can feel it

Outro

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

G

I can feel it…

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the full song, as these three chords form the entire progression. Focus on the slow tempo and let the chords ring out.