Chained To The Rhythm

by Katy Perry
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Chained To The Rhythm

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

Are we (Am)cra

(G)zy?

(G)Liv ing our lives through a lens.

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

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

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

(G)ly?

Keep Up there in u to pi a,

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

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

So (Em)com fort a ble we can not see the trou ble, trou ble.

(Dm7)So (C)put

your rose col ored glass es on

and (Em)par ty on.

Turn it up, it’s your (G)fa v’rite song.

(Am)Dance, dance, dance to the (G)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 (G)fa v’rite song, (Am)dance, dance, dance to the (G)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

(G)deaf?

Keep sweep ing it un der the mat.

where Thought we could do bet ter than that.

I hope we can.

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

So (Em)com fort a ble we can not see the trou ble, trou ble.

(Dm7)So (C)put

your rose col ored glass es on

and (Em)par ty on.

Turn it up, it’s your (G)fa v’rite song.

(Am)Dance, dance, dance to the (G)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 (G)fa v’rite song, (Am)dance, dance, dance to the (G)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 (Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

It is my de (C)si re: (F)break down the walls to con nect, in (G)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 (Em)li ons.

(Em)to the rhy thm, to the rhy thm.

goes (Am)on and on and 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 (Am)thm.

Chained To The Rhythm — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

3 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "Chained To The Rhythm" by Katy Perry: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 94 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “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 C 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 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chained To The Rhythm" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Chained To The Rhythm"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "DARK HORSE", "FIREWORK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Chained To The Rhythm" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Chained To The Rhythm" by Katy Perry. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Chained To The Rhythm" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Chained To The Rhythm" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.