Lyrics

Lightning on the water, Lightning on the water
There's a shadow on the watchtower.... looks like Hendrick's ghost
Wreathed in a purple haze, arms raised in a toast
He says "Welcome to the party?You're gonna have yourself a time"
"Just keep that fire burning bright and pass it right on down the line."
Keep your fire burning bright and pass it right on down and...
Should I go out with a bang, the people say

You're Lightning on the water. Lightning on the water
Like Lightning on the water. Lightning on the water

I worry about my brother. They shipped him over seas.
Takin' fire in a foxhole. Takin' fire for you and me
He says "God Bless America...I miss everyone I knew"
"Keep that fire burnin' bright, I don't expect to be home soon"
Keep your fire burnin' bright, I don't expect I'll be home,
But, should I go out with a bang, the people say

You're Lightning on the water. Lightning on the water
Like Lightning on the water (woo-hoo-hoo). Lightning on the water

There's a shadow in the temple. It burns like liquid flame.
Casts out all my demons...it calls each one by name.
You're worried 'bout the future, but you must listen' when I say
Keep that fire burnin' bright and things will get better every day.
Keep your fire burnin' bright...things will get better hey

But, should we go out with a bang, the people say

You're Lightning on the water. Lightning on the water
Like Lightning on the water (woo-hoo-hoo). Lightning on the water