The Chain

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

(F5)Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm.

The sky looks pissed;

the wind talks (F5)er 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 (F5)er 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The Chain" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “The Chain”

What key is "The Chain" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
The Chain is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Chain" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Chain"?
This arrangement uses 1 chord: Fpow. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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