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Take These Chains

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The original (or at least the original I have) is in the key of F Major
[Intro]
Back-up vocals sing the first line in the song in the following manner:
F          Bb             C                F
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
(the first F chord in that string of four is for the pick-up note where the girls sing a C note)
[Verse 1]
            F                               C
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
              C7                         F
You've grown cold and no longer care for me
                        F7             Bb               G7
All my faith in you is gone, but the heartaches linger on
            C              C7               F
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
[Verse 2]
            F                             C
Take these tears from my eyes and let me see
        C7                            F
Just a spark of the love that used to be
                     F7           Bb              G7
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
           C              C7               F
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
[Verse 3]
         F                          C
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
       C7                         F
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
                       F7           Bb                   G7
Then if you no longer care for the love that's beating there
            C              C7               F
Take these chains from my heart and set me free

Take These Chains chords and lyrics

Free chords for Take These Chains by Ray Charles. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The original (or at least the original I have) is in the key of F Major
[Intro]
Back-up vocals sing the first line in the song in the following manner:
(the first F chord in that string of four is for the pick-up note where the girls sing a C note)
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]

Take These Chains Chords by Ray Charles

Learn how to play Take These Chains by Ray Charles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Take These Chains chords”, “Take These Chains guitar chords”, or “Ray Charles Take These Chains chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Take These Chains chords and for experienced players who want accurate Take These Chains lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, C, C7, F7, G7.

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Can I transpose "Take These Chains" to a different key?

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Is "Take These Chains" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Take These Chains" by Ray Charles with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ray Charles below.

What key is "Take These Chains" in?

The chords for "Take These Chains" show the original chord names (including F, Bb, C, C7, F7, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.