Lynyrd Skynyrd - Smokestack Lightning: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Smokestack Lightning" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.

Learn Smokestack Lightning Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Lynyrd Skynyrd

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Smokestack Lightning" smoothly on your guitar.

A
I was sitting at home all alone when
I heard that telephone ring
And there on the line was
                                            E
a friend of mine saying he wasn't doing a thing
         A
So I'm stepping out on the town
            D
tonight to party where the drinks are free
            A              E                      A
There's a sweet young thing ready and waiting on me

Chorus:
A              D
Young and fine, strike you blind
E                            A
Smokestack lightning make you lose your mind
A                        D
She's got looks that kill can fire at will
E                                 A
Smokestack lightning she's all I need

When we got to the place I got me a taste
I knew she'd be good for a game
Dancing out on the floor she was ready for more
She knew all the boys by their names
I said hey sweet thing let me pull your string
Let me take you home
I woke up in a hour with my money and my memory gone

Chorus

Young and fine strike you blind smokestack lightning

Chorus - x2

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

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 "Smokestack Lightning" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Smokestack Lightning" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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