The Chain Chords

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · Em

The Chain Chords – Guitar

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Chain"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.

Is "The Chain" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Chain" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "The Chain"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and released in 1977.

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · Em

The Chain Chords – Ukulele

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Chain"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.

Is "The Chain" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Chain" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "The Chain"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and released in 1977.

Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · Em

The Chain Chords – Piano

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)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Chain"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.

Is "The Chain" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Chain" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "The Chain"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and released in 1977.

Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · Em

The Chain Chords – Banjo

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)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Chain"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.

Is "The Chain" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Chain" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "The Chain"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and released in 1977.

Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · Em

The Chain Chords – Mandolin

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)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Chain"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.

Is "The Chain" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Chain" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "The Chain"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and released in 1977.

Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · Em

The Chain Chords – Harmonica

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)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Chain"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.

Is "The Chain" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Chain" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "The Chain"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and released in 1977.