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Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The only song on Rumours credited to all five members, “The Chain” is a dramatic masterpiece featuring one of rock’s most recognizable bass lines. The guitar part drives the haunting verses.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The verses are subdued and mysterious. Build intensity heading into the chorus. The famous bass breakdown near the end uses Am to Em power chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Listen to the wind blow
C
Watch the sun rise
G
Running in the shadows
Am
Damn your love, damn your lies
Chorus
Em
And if you don’t love me now
Am
You will never love me again
C G
I can still hear you saying
Am
You would never break the chain
Verse 2
Am
Listen to the wind blow
C
Down comes the night
G
Running in the shadows
Am
Damn your love, damn your lies
Em Am C
Break the silence, damn the dark, damn the light