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Nick Jonas - Chains Chords

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ChordsAm, F, Dm, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to E key to play this song with easier chords.

AmWithherwine-stainedlips,yeahshe’snothingbuttroubleF
DmColdtothetouchbutshe’swarmasadevilAm
IAmgaveallmyheartbutshewon’thealmysoulF
DmShetastedabreakandIcan’tgetmoreAm
YougotmeinFchains,yougotmeinAmchainsforyourlove
But,Iwouldn’tGchange,noIwouldn’tDmchangethislove
YougotmeinFchains,yougotmeinAmchainsforyourlove
But,Iwouldn’tGchange,noIwouldn’tDmchangethislove
AmTrynabreakthechainsbutthechainsonlybreakme
F(Hey-ey-ey-ey,Amhey-ey-ey-ey,Fhey-ey-ey-ey)
AmTrynabreakthechainsbutthechainsonlybreakme
AmAloneinthenight’tilsheknocksonmydoorF
Ohno,DmwastedagainbutIcan’tsaynoAm(no)
AmBabytellmewhy,whyyoudo,domewrong
FBabytellmewhy,whyyoudo,domewrong
DmGaveyoumyheartbutyoutookmysoulAm
YougotmeinFchains,yougotmeinAmchainsforyourlove
But,Iwouldn’tGchange,noIwouldn’tDmchangethislove
YougotmeinFchains,yougotmeinAmchainsforyourlove
But,Iwouldn’tGchange,noIwouldn’tDmchangethislove
AmTrynabreakthechainsbutthechainsonlybreakme
F(Hey-ey-ey-ey,Amhey-ey-ey-ey,Fhey-ey-ey-ey)
AmTrynabreakthechainsbutthechainsonlybreakme
AmBabytellmewhy,whyyoudo,domewrong
FBabytellmewhy,whyyoudo,domewrong
DmGaveyoumyheartbutyoutookmysoulAm
YougotmeinFchains,yougotmeinAmchainsforyourlove
But,Iwouldn’tGchange,noIwouldn’tDmchangethislove
YougotmeinFchains,yougotmeinAmchainsforyourlove
But,Iwouldn’tGchange,noIwouldn’tDmchangethislove
AmTrynabreakthechainsbutthechainsonlybreakme
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ArtistNick Jonas
AlbumNick Jonas
GenresPop, Pop Rock, R&B
Year2014
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Chains on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Nick Jonas - Chains on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Chains uses these transitions most often: Am → F (12), F → Am (10), and Dm → Am (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - F chord transition.

1. Am → F chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from Am to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

Am to F

2. F → Dm chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

To move from F to Dm:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

F to Dm

3. Dm → Am chord transition

Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from Dm to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

Dm to Am

4. Am → G chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Switching from Am to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

Am to G

5. G → Dm chord transition

Switching from G to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

Chains chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Chains.

  • Chains includes 50 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Chains contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Chains connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
    • Am → G: 21%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → Am: 11%
    • F → Dm: 5%
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