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Your arms are warm, they (C7)make me feel
as if they’re made of (C7)cold, er cold steel.
A sim ple kiss, like a (C7)turn ing key;
a lit tle click,
and the (C7)lock’s on me.
Can’t (Ab)move my arms,
can’t (Cm)lift my hands.
I (Cm(b5))won’t ad mit to where I am,
but I know, ba by,
I’m in chains,
I’m in chains.
Your I pre tend I (C7)al ways leave,
as free to go when (C7)ev er I please,
but then the sound of my (C7)des p’rate calls
a ech o off
these the (C7)dun geon walls.
I’ve (Ab)crossed the line
from (Cm)mad to sane
a (Cm(b5))thou sand times and back a gain.
I love you, ba by,
I’m in chains,
I’m in chains.
I’m in chains,
I’m in chains,
I’m in chains,
an’ I’m in chains.
Should have known, pass ing (D7)through the gate,
that once in side I could (D)not es cape.
I (Bb)nev er thought this could (Dm)hap pen to me, nev er thought this is where I’d be.
But, ba by, ba by,
(F)ba by, look (CN.C.)at me.
Now say, (F)ba by, ba by, (CN.C.)look at me:
(Ebmaj7)I’m
(D7aug)in
chains.
Ba by, I’m in chains.
I nev er (Cm)thought this is where I’d (D7)be,
nev er thought this could hap pen to me.
Ba by, ba by, (D7)I’m in chains.
Ba by, ba by, (D)I’m in chains.
Ba by, ba by, (D7)I’m in chains.
Ba by, ba by, (D)I’m in chains.
Chains — Simple Sheet Music
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"Chains" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 92 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Chains”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Chains"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Chains" by Tina Arena played in?
- Chains is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chains"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Chains" 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 "Chains"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Chains"?
- "Chains" was originally performed by Tina Arena. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Tina Arena can I play here?
- Try "Burn", "Burn", "Chains". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Chains". Key of Db, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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