The tuning is standard. One can use a capo on the first fret or not at all, based on preference of sound.
E G A E G B-A E G A G E 6x *
G F G
We all came out to Montreux
F G
On the Lake Geneva shoreline
F G
To make records with a mobile
F G
We didn't have much time
G F G
Frank Zappa and the Mothers
F G
Were at the best place around
F G
But some stupid with a flare gun
F G
Burned the place to the ground
C G# G
Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky
C G# E G A E G B-A E G A G E 2x
Smoke on the water
G F G
They burned down the gambling house
F G
It died with an awful sound
F G
A funky Claude was running in and out
F G
Pulling kids outa the ground
F G
When it all was over
F G
We had to find another place
F G
But Swiss time was running out
F G
It seemed that we would lose the race
C G# G
Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky
C G# E G A E G B-A E G A G E 2x
Smoke on the water
solo
E G A E G B-A E G A G E 2x
G F G
We ended up at the Grand Hotel
F G
It was empty cold and bare
F G
But with the Rolling truck Stones thing just outside
F G
Making our music there
F G F G
With a few red lights, a few old beds
F G
We made a place to sweat
F G
No matter what we get out of this
F G
I know, I know we'll never forget
C G# G
Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky
C G# E G A E G B-A E G A G E 6x
Smoke on the water
Anyone my age I know who has taken on guitar usually learned this song very early on. I've heard that Seven Nation Army has become the new contemporary easy song to learn.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the first riffs I learned when I picked guitar up, as well! "Seven Nation Army" has definitely become a staple in the "need-to-know" riff realm too. Both are fun to play! Simple can be catchy.
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