Chain Of Fools
Aretha Franklin · Aretha's Best
"echo"
Chain chain chains
"echo"
Chain chain chai-iai-iai-iai yeah
Chain of fools
For four long years
I thought you were my man
But I found out
I'm just a link in your chain
You got me where you want me
"got me where you want me"
I ain't nothin but your fool
You treated me mean
Oh babe you treated me cruel
Chain chain chain
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chain of fools
Now every chain
Has got a weak link
I might be weak child
Oh but I'll give you strength
OOh OOh
YOu told me to leave you alone
My father said, come on home
My doctor said, take it easy
But your lovin' is much too strong
I'm added to your
Chain chain chain
"echo"
Chain chain chain
"echo"
Chain chain chai-iai-iai-iai yeah
chain of fools
One of these mornings
That chain is goin'a break
But up until the-hen
I'm goin'a take all I can take
Chain chain chain
echo
Chain chain chain
echo
Chain chain chai-iai-iai-iai yeah
chain of fools
Chain chain chain
echo
Chain chain chain
echo
Chain chain chai-iai-iai-iai yeah
chain of fools
Chain chain chain.
Chain Of Fools
Aretha Franklin's 'Chain Of Fools' stands as a defining track from her 1967 album 'Lady Soul,' capturing the raw emotional depth of her early soul recordings. Released during a pivotal era when Franklin was redefining the genre with her powerful vocal delivery and intricate harmonies, the song exemplifies the Memphis soul sound that became her signature. The recording features her signature falsetto and a driving rhythm section that underscores themes of heartbreak and the futility of toxic relationships. As a staple of her discography, the track has been celebrated for its timeless quality and remains a cornerstone of her catalog, frequently appearing on greatest hits collections and influencing generations of R&B and soul artists who followed in her footsteps.