The Chain

by Ingrid Michaelson
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(F5)Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm.

The sky looks pissed;

the wind talks back.

My (F5)bones are shift ing (F5)in my skin, and (F5)you, my (F5)love, are gone.

My room feels wrong;

the bed won’t fit.

I (F5)can not seem to (F5)op er ate, and (F5)you, my (F5)love, are gone.

gone.

So (F5)glide a way on (F5)soap y heels and (F5)prom ise (F5)not to (F5)prom ise an y (F5)more.

And (F5)if you come a (F5)round a gain, then (F5)I will (F5)take, then (F5)I will (F5)take the (F5)chain from (F5)off the (F5)door.

(F5)I will (F5)take the (F5)chain from off the (F5)door.

So (F5)glide a way on (F5)soap y heels and (F5)prom ise (F5)not to (F5)prom ise an y (F5)more.

And (F5)if you come a (F5)round a gain, then (F5)I will (F5)take the (F5)chain from off the (F5)door.

So (F5)glide a way on (F5)soap y heels and (F5)prom ise (F5)not to (F5)prom ise an y (F5)more.

And (F5)if you come a (F5)round a gain, then (F5)I will (F5)take the (F5)chain from off the (F5)door.

So (F5)glide a way on (F5)soap y heels and (F5)prom ise (F5)not to (F5)prom ise an y (F5)more.

And (F5)if you come a round a gain, then I will take, then I will take, then I will take the chain from off the door.

The Chain by Ingrid Michaelson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Chain

What key is "The Chain" in?
"The Chain" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Chain" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Chain" 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 "The Chain"?
This arrangement of "The Chain" uses 1 chord: Fpow. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "The Chain" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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