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Chains

The Beatles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Chains by The Beatles in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A

Hook
AChains,  My  Baby's  Got  Me  Locked  Up  In  Chains
And  They  Ain't  The  Kind  That D7 You  Can  See               A​
Whoa, Oh, These Chains Of LE7ove Got A Hold On MD7e, Yeah           A           E​

Verse
AChains, Well I Can't Break Away From These Chains
Can't  Run  AroundD7  , 'Cause  I'm  Not Free           A​
Whoa, Oh, These Chains Of LE7ove Won't Let MeD7 Be, Yeah           A        A7​
D7I Wanna  Tell  You,  Pretty  Baby,  I Think  You'Are  Fine            A7​
D7I'd Like To Love You, But, DarlingE, I'm Imprisoned By These...

Bridge
D7Please Believe Me When I Tell You, Your Lips Are SwAeet                 A7​
D7I'd Like To Kiss Them, But I Can't EBreak Away From All Of These...

Bridge 2
AChains,
Chains Of Love   D  Dm​
Chains Of Love      A​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Chains?

The chords for Chains are: A, D7, E7, E, A7, D, Dm

What is the original key of Chains?

The original key is Ab.

What is the difficulty of playing Chains?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Chains in another key?

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

Can Chains be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Chains on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Chains?

Chains uses 7 chords: A, D7, E7, E, A7, D, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Chains?

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 released in?

Chains was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Chains?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Chains 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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