Learn to play "When the Smoke Is Going Down" 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.
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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 "When the Smoke Is Going Down" smoothly on your guitar.
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Dm C Dm A# C Just when you make your way back home Dm C Dm A# C I find some time to be alone Dm C Dm A# C I go to see the place once more Dm C Dm A# C Just like a thousand nights before Chorus: A Dm I climb the stage again this night D# Dm 'cause the place seems still alive C Dm A# C When the smoke is going down This is the place where I belong I really love to turn you on I've got your sound still in my ears While your traces disappear Chorus - x2 Dm A# C Dm A# C When the smoke is going down Dm A# C Dm When the smoke is going down You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() A# ![]() C ![]() Dm ![]() D# ![]() 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 the Smoke Is Going Down" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "When the Smoke Is Going Down" by Scorpions.