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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "The Chain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Chain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Chain" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.