Logo for GuitarTabsExplorer
White Light/white Heat Chords by The Velvet Underground

White Light/white Heat chords by The Velvet Underground

Guitar chords with lyrics

I have it transcribed here in G, but the record sounds a little sharp,
placing it somewhere between G and G#, so tune up a bit to put yourself
in tune with the record if you wanna play along.


                           "White Light/White Heat"
                                  (Lou Reed)
                            The Velvet Underground
                         White Light/White Heat, 1968

Verse 1:

	       G
	(White light) White light goin'...
	       (G)
	(White light) And don't you know...
	       D7
	(White heat) Aww, white heat it...
	       G
	(White light) Ooh, have mercy, white...
🎸
Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -

	(White light) White light goin'...
	(White light) Oh, white light...
	(White heat) Oh, white heat it...
	(White light) Aww, white light, I...

Chorus 1:

	 G   C          G
	(Ooh ooh, white light)
	(G)
	Aww, I surely do love to watch...
	 G   C          G
	(Ooh ooh, white light)
	(G)
	Watch that side, watch that side...
	 F   C          G
	(Ooh ooh, white heat)
	(G)
	Hey, foxy mama, watchin' her...
	 Eb  C          G
	(Ooh ooh, white light)
	(G)
	Come up side your head, gonna make...

Verse 2:

	(White light) White light moved in...
	(White light) White light goin'...
	(White heat) Aww, white heat it...
	(White light) Aww, white light, I...

	(White light) Aww, white light it...
	(White light) Don't you know it fills...
	(White heat) Oh, white heat tickle me...
	(White light) Aww, white light I tell...

Chorus 2:

	(Ooh ooh, white light)
	Aww, she surely...
	(Ooh ooh, white light)
	Watch that speed freak, watch that speed...
	(Ooh ooh, white heat)
	Aww, sputter mutter, everybody gonna go...
	(Ooh ooh, white light)
	Here she comes, here she comes, everybody...

Coda:

	G            C            D            F
	/  /  /  /   /  /  /  /   /  /  /  /   /  /  /  /
	                              (higher)

	continue over F till end w/ guitar (variations w/ hammer-on/pull-off):

	-------
	-------
	-------
	-3h5p3-
	-------
	-------

Last updated:

The Velvet Underground chords for White light/white heat

What is this?

Learn how to play "White Light/white Heat" by The Velvet Underground with our easy-to-follow guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.

Who Is This Page For?

This guitar chords tutorial for "White Light/white Heat" by The Velvet Underground is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.

Why This Page Is Perfect for You

No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar chords playing.

What You Will Gain

By using our guitar chords, you’ll not only learn to play "White Light/white Heat" by The Velvet Underground with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar chords for more songs, skills, and inspiration.

Find guitar tabs and chords

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

×