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Chain Lightning
680
Pop
Chain Lightning was released on December 1, 1978 by StarVista Music as a part of the album Chain Lightning
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Release DateDecember 1, 1978
LabelStarVista Music
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM118

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Don Mclean
Don Mclean
Vocals
Bob Moore
Bob Moore
Bass
Eddy Anderson
Eddy Anderson
Drums
Billy Sanford
Billy Sanford
Guitar
Tommy Allsup
Tommy Allsup
Guitar
Chuck Cochran
Chuck Cochran
Piano
The Jordanaries
The Jordanaries
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Don Mclean
Don Mclean
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Larry Butler
Larry Butler
Producer

Lyrics

Sometimes when I'm thinkin' that love's not around
My heart begins sinkin', I don't hear a sound
And the world is in blackness, no light shines on me
I suffer no blindness, no one can I see
Then a flash from the heavens like a loud jagged wire
And the silence is broken, and the night is on fire
It's like chain lightning, this love that I feel
Who knows where it strikes or when it will hit
How long it will last, or when it will quit
In the forest I'm burning, struck down by the blast
The fever is churning, and the heat rises fast
And those standing nearest can show their concern
But I swear if they touch me that they too will burn
They fear for their lives for death will soon dwell
In the warmth of your love is the fire of Hell
It's like chain lightning, this love that I feel
Who knows where it strikes or when it will hit
How long it will last, or when it will quit
And soon the sparks scatter, and wind whips the flame
For love will soon shatter what it cannot tame
And the cycle continues from life into dust
For I am now in you with the fire of lust
And I hear the explosion of thunder and rain
The water is falling, the ashes remain
It's like chain lightning, this love that I feel
Who knows where it strikes or when it will hit
How long it will last, or when it will quit
The Indians tell us that the phoenix can rise
From the smoldering ashes that once were my eyes
And watch beautiful colors from black and from grey
Be formed into wings and then take me away
Where evil is darkness and goodness is light
And love is the lightning that cuts through the night
And strikes only once in a dark place in time
And forms a gold stairway that all of us climb
Written by: Don McLean
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