The Chain
Fleetwood Mac · Very Best Of [2003]
Listen to the wind blow...
Watch the sunrise;
Runnin' in the shadows...
Damn your love, damn your lies!
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We must never break the chain.
Listen to the wind blow...
Down the comes the night.
Runnin' in the shadows...
Damn your love, damn your lies!
Break the silence,
Damn the dark, damn the light!
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We would never break the chain.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We must never break the chain.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We must never break the chain.
Chain......keep us together....
(Running in the shadows)
Watch the sunrise;
Runnin' in the shadows...
Damn your love, damn your lies!
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We must never break the chain.
Listen to the wind blow...
Down the comes the night.
Runnin' in the shadows...
Damn your love, damn your lies!
Break the silence,
Damn the dark, damn the light!
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We would never break the chain.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We must never break the chain.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again;
I can still hear you saying
We must never break the chain.
Chain......keep us together....
(Running in the shadows)
The Chain
Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" stands as a defining rock anthem from the band's 1977 album *Rumours*. Written by Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, the track features a distinctive, driving bassline and a soaring chorus that became a staple of their live performances. Released decades later on the compilation *Very Best Of [2003]*, the song retains its raw energy and emotional depth, showcasing the band's signature blend of rock and pop sensibilities. It remains one of the most recognizable tracks in their discography, often cited as a key example of the harmonies and songwriting that characterized their work during the late 1970s.