(A7)Chains,
my ba by’s got me locked up in chains,
and they ain’t the (D9)kind
that you can (A)see.
Whoa, these (E9)chains of love
got a hold on (A)me,
yeah.
(A7)Chains,
well, I can’t break a way from these chains,
can’t they run a (D9)round
’cause I’m not (A)free.
Whoa, these (E9)chains of love
won’t a let me (A)be,
yeah.
I wan na tell you pret ty ba by,
I think you’re fine.
I’d like to love you,
but (E)dar ling, I’m im pris oned by these way from all of these (A7)chains,
well, I can’t break a way from these chains,
can’t run a (D9)round
’cause I’m not (A)free.
Whoa,
these (E9)chains of love
won’t let me (A)be,
yeah.
(A)Chains.
Chains of love.
Chains of love.
Chains by The Beatles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Chains" in?
- "Chains" by The Beatles is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Chains" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Chains" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Chains"?
- This arrangement of "Chains" uses 8 chords: A, A7, D, D7, D9, E, E7, E9.
- How long does it take to learn "Chains" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.