Chained To The Rhythm

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

Are we (Am)cra

(G)zy?

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...

Aren’t you (Am)lone

(G)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.

So (C)put

your rose col ored (Am)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 (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.

So (C)put

your rose col ored (Am)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 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 (C)as so (F)man y times be fore.

(G)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.

It goes (Am)on and (G)on and (Am)on.

(G)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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Chained To The Rhythm" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 96 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”

Can I play "Chained To The Rhythm" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Chained To The Rhythm" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 96 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Chained To The Rhythm"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Chained To The Rhythm" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Chained To The Rhythm"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Chained To The Rhythm" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.