The Chain

by Fleetwood Mac
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Lyrics

(E)Lis ten to the wind blow,

watch the sun rise.

(E)Run in the shad ows,

damn your love, damn your lies.

And if (Am7)you don’t love me now, you will nev er love me a gain.

I can (Em)still hear you (C)say in’ you would (CN.C.)nev er break the chain.

And if (Am7)you don’t love me now, you will nev er love me a gain.

I can (Em)still hear you (C)say in’ you would (CN.C.)nev er break the chain, nev er break the chain.

(E)Lis ten to the wind blow,

down

comes the night.

(E)Run in the shad ows,

damn your love, damn your lies.

(E)Break the si lence,

damn the dark, damn the light.

And if (CN.C.)nev er break the chain.

And if (Am7)you don’t love me now, you will nev er love me a gain.

I can (Em)still hear you (C)say in’ you would (CN.C.)nev er break the chain, nev er break the chain.

(Am)Chain,

keep us to (Em)geth er.

Run nin’ in the shad ows.

(Am)Chain,

keep us to (Em)geth er.

Run nin’ in the shad ows.

(Am)Chain,

keep us to (Em)geth er.

Run nin’ in the shad ows.

(Am)Chain,

keep us to (Em)geth er.

Run nin’ in the shad ows.

The Chain — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Chain" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 74 BPM.

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

About “The Chain

Why does "The Chain" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Chain".
What key is "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac played in?
The Chain is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Chain"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Chain" 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 "The Chain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Chain"?
"The Chain" was originally performed by Fleetwood Mac. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Chain"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, Am6, Am7, C, E, Em.
What other songs by Fleetwood Mac can I play here?
Try "SEVEN WONDERS", "LANDSLIDE", "LANDSLIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Chain"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Chain".
Can I see all the notes in "The Chain"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 74 BPM.

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