Chains
Beatles · Please please me
And they ain't the kind
that you can see
Woh, it's chains of love
got a hold on me, yeah
pa-lum-pa-lum-pa-lum-pa
Chains, well I can't break away from there chains
Can't run around
'cause I'm not free
Woh, these chains of love
Won't let me be, yeah
I wanna tell you pretty baby
I think you're fine
I'd like to love you
But, darling, I'm imprisoned by these
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind
that you can see
Woh, it's chains of love
got a hold on me, yeah
Please believe me when I tell you
your lips are sweet
I'd like to kiss them
But, I can't break away from all these
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains
And the ain't the kind
that you can see
Woh, it's chains of love
got a hold on me, yeah
Chains, chains of love
Chains of love, chains of love
Chains - Beatles
Released on the Please Please Me album, "Chains" stands as a quintessential example of The Beatles' early rock and roll sound. Recorded in 1957, the track features the band's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm that captures the energy of the Liverpool scene. As one of their first significant recordings, it showcases John Lennon's songwriting and Paul McCartney's melodic sensibility before the group achieved global fame. The song reflects the raw, unpolished aesthetic of their early catalogue, serving as a foundational piece in their evolution toward the complex studio experimentation that would define their later work. It remains a staple of their early discography, illustrating the band's roots in traditional rock while hinting at the innovation to come.