Chains

by The Beatles
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(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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Chains

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.

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