Kiss - When Lightning Strikes: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "When Lightning Strikes" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G# C# It's my move, the ground's shaking F# G# This time I'm going to knock you down I'm coming through, no more waiting I'm on the move at the speed of sound I'm alive like a hurricane flies I'm going to run, I don't walk the line When the sky and the worlds collide F# It's my time, I'm going to take what's mine C# Live wire, a loaded gun D# Get ready because I'm the one Chorus: F# C# G# When lightning strikes F# C# G# I howl at the rain and thunder F# C# G# A fiery light F# C# G# A flash of light electrifies C# my heart and my soul G# And lightning's going to strike tonight Hold on, if you're coming Let go, if you're staying behind I feel the need, the sky is humming I take the lead and it's my turn to shine I'm alive, got the power inside Going to rock, they call me dynamite High voltage, running free Release the storm that's inside of me Black cloud, I'm the rebel son Get ready because I'm the one Chorus: When lightning strikes I howl at the rain and thunder A fiery light A flash of light When lightning strikes I howl at the rain and thunder A fiery light When lightning strikes When lightning strikes (when the lightning strikes) When lightning strikes (when the lightning strikes) A fiery light (when the lightning strikes) When lightning strikes, electrifies my heart and my soul You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C#  D#  F#  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "When Lightning Strikes" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "When Lightning Strikes" by Kiss.