Key: F#m Β· Capo: 2nd fret Β· BPM: 180 Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: D, G, C, Em, C/E Β· Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] D D G G C C Em C C/E D D G G C C Em C C/E [Verse] D D G I heard the thunder on the blue sky, G C perfect day, I wonder why C Em C Am I the only one? D D I hear the thunder and G G I feel I'm going under, C Jesus Christ C Em C Was an only son [Pre-Chorus] D D G A day, a week, a month, a year G C A day, a week, a month, a year C Em C C/E Every second brings me here D D G A day, a week, a month, a year G C A day, a week, a month, a year C Em Every second brings me here [Chorus] C D Waiting on the lightning D G Waiting on the lightning G C Waiting on the light C Em C C/E What will the light bring? [Verse] D D I heard the thunder and G G I thought it was the answer C C Em C But I find, I got the question wrong D D G I was trying to run away but a G C voice told me to stay C Em C And put a feeling in a song [Pre-Chorus] D D G A day, a week, a month, a year G C A day, a week, a month, a year C Em C C/E Every second brings me here D D G A day, a week, a month, a year G C A day, a week, a month, a year C Em Every second brings me here [Chorus] C D Waiting on the lightning D G Waiting on the lightning G C Waiting on the light C Em What will the light bring? C D Waiting on the lightning D G Waiting on the lightning G C Waiting on the light C Em C C/E D What will the light bring?
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 17th of March 2022, the track was released. The track was written by RΓ©gine Chassagne & Win Butler.

Track Info
- Song: The Lightning Ii
- Artist: Arcade Fire
- Written by RΓ©gine Chassagne & Win Butler
- Produced by Nigel Godrich, RΓ©gine Chassagne & Win Butler
- Album: WE
- Released Date: 17 March 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F#m
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: D, G, C, Em, C/E
- BPM: 180
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Β D β xx0232 G β 320003 C β x32010 Em β 022000 C/E β 032010 | Β Β D β 2220 G β 0232 C β 0003 Em β 0402 C/E β 0003 |
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Lightning Ii in?
The Lightning Ii is in the key of F#m.
What chords do I need for The Lightning Ii?
You need D, G, C, Em, C/E to play The Lightning Ii by Arcade Fire.
Do I need a capo for The Lightning Ii?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play The Lightning Ii by Arcade Fire.
How hard is The Lightning Ii to play on guitar?
The Lightning Ii by Arcade Fire is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.