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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Chain" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Chain"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Chain" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
- The Chain is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Chain". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.