Chained To The Rhythm

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

Are we (Am)cra

(Em)zy?

(G)Liv ing our lives (Dm)through a lens.

Trapped in our white (F)pick et fence like or na ments.

So (C)com f’ta ble we’re liv ing in a bub ble, bub ble.

So (Em)com f’ta ble we can not see the trou ble, trou Aren’t you (Am)lone

(Em)ly?

Keep Up there in U (Dm)to pi a,

where noth ing will ev er (F)be e nough, hap pi ly numb.

So (C)com f’ta ble we’re liv ing in a bub ble, bub ble.

So (Em)com f’ta ble we can not see the trou ble, trou ble.

(Dm)So (C)put

your rose col ored (Am)glass es on

and (Em)par ty on.

Turn it up, it’s your fa v’rite song.

Dance, dance, dance to the dis tor tion.

Turn it up, keep it on re peat, stum bl ing a round like a wast ed zom (F)bie.

Yeah, we think we’re free.

Drink, this one’s on me.

We’re (C)all chained to the rhy thm, (Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

Turn it up, it’s your fa v’rite song.

Dance, dance, dance to the dis tor tion.

Turn it up, keep it on re peat, stum bl ing a round like a wast ed zom (F)bie.

Yeah, we think we’re free.

Drink, this one’s on me.

We’re (C)all chained to the rhy thm, (Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

Are we (Am)tone

(Em)deaf?

Keep sweep ing it un (Dm)der the mat.

where Thought we could do bet (F)ter than that.

I hope we can.

So (C)com f’ta ble we’re liv ing in a bub ble, bub ble.

So (Em)com f’ta ble we can not see the trou ble, trou ble.

(Dm)So (C)put

your rose col ored (Am)glass es on

and (Em)par ty on.

Turn it up, it’s your fa v’rite song.

Dance, dance, dance to the dis tor tion.

Turn it up, keep it on re peat, stum bl ing a round like a wast ed zom (F)bie.

Yeah, we think we’re free.

Drink, this one’s on me.

We’re (C)all chained to the rhy thm, (Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

Turn it up, it’s your fa v’rite song.

Dance, dance, dance to the dis tor tion.

Turn it up, keep it on re peat, stum bl ing a round like a wast ed zom (F)bie.

Yeah, we think we’re free.

Drink, this one’s on me.

We’re (C)all chained to the rhy thm, (Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

Are we It is my de (C)si re: (F)break down the walls to con nect, in spi re.

(Am)Hey, up in a your high place, li ars, (G)time is tick ing for the em pire.

The (Dm)truth they feed is fee ble as so (F)man y times be fore.

They (Am)greed o ver the peo ple.

They (G)stum bl ing and fum bl ing and we a bout to ri ot.

They woke up, they woke up the li ons.

Turn it up, it’s your fa v’rite song.

Dance, dance, dance to the dis tor tion.

Turn it up, keep it on re peat, stum bl ing a round like a wast ed zom (F)bie.

Yeah, we think we’re free.

Drink, this one’s on me.

We’re (C)all chained to the rhy thm, (Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

goes (Am)on and (Em)on and (Am)on.

It goes (Dm7)on and on and on.

It goes (F)on and on and on.

’Cause we’re (C)all

(G)chained

to the rhy thm.

Chained To The Rhythm — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Chained To The Rhythm" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Chained To The Rhythm”

Why does "Chained To The Rhythm" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Chained To The Rhythm".
What key is "Chained To The Rhythm" by Katy Perry played in?
Chained To The Rhythm is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chained To The Rhythm"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chained To The Rhythm" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Chained To The Rhythm"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chained To The Rhythm"?
"Chained To The Rhythm" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Chained To The Rhythm"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Chained To The Rhythm".
Can I see all the notes in "Chained To The Rhythm"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 90 BPM.