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Chains chords by
Ian Gillan & The Javelins
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Chains

Chains,

my baby's got me locked up in chains
C
C

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G

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And they ain't the kind that you can see
D
D

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Oh, these chains of love
C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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got a hold on me, yeah
G
G

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Chains,

well

I can't break away from these chains

I can't run around,
C
C

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G
G

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cause I'm not free
C
C

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G

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D
D

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Oh, these chains of love
C
C

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G
G

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won't let me be, yeah
C
C

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I wanna tell you pretty baby,
G
G

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I think you're fine
C
C

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I'd like to love you,
D
D

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G
G

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but darling I'm imprisoned by these chains

My baby's got me locked up in chains
C
C

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G

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And they ain't the kind that you can see
D
D

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Oh, these chains of love
C
C

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G
G

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got a hold on me, yeah
C
C

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Please believe me when I tell you
G
G

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Your lips are sweet
C
C

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I'd like to kiss them
D
D

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I can't break away from
Bm
Bm
2

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G
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all of these chains

My baby's got me locked up in chains
C
C

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And they ain't the kind
G
G

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That you can't see
C
C

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D
D

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Oh, these chains of love
C
C

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G
G

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D
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Gotta hold on me, yeah
G
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Chains

Chains of love

Chains of love, chains of love

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Chains by Ian Gillan & The Javelins is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Chains are Bb, Eb, F, Dm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, F, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Chains is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Chains using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Chains. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ian Gillan & The Javelins.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Chains to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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