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Chains And Things

B.B. King

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Chains And Things by B.B. King in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Em7   Em7   Em7   Em7
  A7   A7   Em7   Em7
  B7(#9)   A7   Em7   Em7 B7(#9)

Verse 1
  Em7    Woke Up This Morning      After AEm7nother One Of Those Crazy Dreams                         Em7      Em7​
Oh, Nothing Is Going Right TA7his Morning           The Whole WorlA7d Is Wrong It Seems                            Em7         Em7​
Oh, I Guess It's The Chains ThB7(#9)at Bind Me
  A7     I Can't Shake It Loose, These Chains And Things                Em7      Em7    B7(#9)​

Verse 2
Got To Work This MorEm7ning      Seems LiEm7ke Everything Is Lost
  Em7  I Got A Cold Hearted Wrong Doin' Woman      And A Slave DriviEm7ng Boss
  A7  I Can't Loose These Chains That Bind Me                   A7​
  Em7Can't Shake Them Loose, These Chains And Things                        Em7​
  B7(#9)          A7        Just Can't Loose These Chains And Things            Em7      Em7    B7(#9)​

Verse 3
Oh, You Talk About HardEm7 Luck And Trouble      Seems To Be My MidEm7dle Name
  Em7   All The Odds Are Against Me      Yes, I CaEm7n Only Play A Losin' Game
  A7    These Chains That Bind Me    A7     Can't LoEm7se These Chains And Things               Em7​
  B7(#9)          A7        Just Can't Loose These Chains And Things            Em7      Em7    B7(#9)​

Verse 4
Oh, I Would Pack Up And LeaEm7ve Today People      But I Ain't Got NowheEm7re To Go
  Em7    Ain't Got Money To Buy A Ticket         And I Don'tEm7 Feel Like Walkin' Anymore
  A7    These Chains That Bind Me    A7            Em7      Em7​
  B7(#9)    Oh, I Can't Lose,      A7   I Can't Lose These ChainEm7s And Things                     Em7    B7(#9)​

Strings
  Em7   Em7   Em7   Em7
  A7   A7   Em7   Em7
  B7(#9)   A7   Em7   Em7
Also available in: Am7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Chains And Things?

The chords for Chains And Things are: Em7, A7, B7(#9)

What is the original key of Chains And Things?

The original key is Am7.

What is the difficulty of playing Chains And Things?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Chains And Things in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Chains And Things be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Chains And Things on ukulele?

Chord Chains And Things can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Chains And Things?

Chains And Things uses 3 chords: Em7, A7, B7(#9)

What is the easiest way to play Chains And Things?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Chains And Things released in?

Chains And Things was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Chains And Things?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Chains And Things to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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