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Artist: Aretha Franklin
Track: Chain of Fools

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Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools

For five 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
I ain't nothin' but your fool
You treated me mean
Oh, you treated me cruel

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools

Every chain has got a weak link
I might be weak, yeah
But I'll give you strength
Oh, hey

You told me to leave you alone
My father said, "Come on home"
My doctor said, "Take it easy"
Oh, but your lovin' is much too strong
I'm added to your

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chai-i-in
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools, oh

One of these mornings
The chain is gonna break
But up until the day
I'm gonna take all I can take, oh yeah

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chai-i-in
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools, oh

Chain, chain, chai-i-in
Chain, chain, chain, oh
Chain, chain, chai-i-in
Chain of fools, oh
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Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools
“Chain of Fools” is about discovering your partner has been unfaithful. One of five Top 10 hits Aretha scored in 1967, it rose to #2. The following year, this song wound up on
Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools (Unedited Version)
[Intro] / Oh, oh, oh, that's the sound / Of a worried, a worried man / Ha ha, ha ha ha ha ha / That's the sound of having a good time / Mhm, that's the sound of pain / [Chorus
Genius: Aretha Cast (Ft. Cynthia Erivo) – Chain of Fools
[Chorus] / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain of fools / [Verse 1] / For five
Tank (Band) – Chain of Fools
Well I never thought / That I was your man / But I found out / I'm just a link in this chain / She's got me where she wants me / I ain't nothing but a fool / She treated me mean
Jimmy Barnes – Chain of Fools
Chain chain chain / Chain chain chain / Chain chain chain / Chain of fools / For five long years / Thought I was your man / Now I found out / I’m just a link in your chain / You
Aretha Franklin (Ft. Mariah Carey) – Chain Of Fools (VH1 Divas Live)
[Chorus] / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain of fools / [Verse 1] / For five
Joe Cocker – Chain of Fools
Chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain yeah, chain of fools / For five long years / I thought you were my man / But I found out / I'm just a link in your
Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools Samples
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Negra Li & Pitty – Chain of Fools
[Chorus] / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain of fools / [Verse 1
Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fools [Mono Version] (45 version)
Chain, chain, chain (chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (chain, chain, chain) / Chain of fools / For five long years / I thought
Cynthia Erivo – Chain of Fools
[Chorus] / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain of fools / [Verse 1
Leo Abisaab – Chain Of Fools
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Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools Samples
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Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools (Live in Paris, 1968)
[Intro] / Do you feel good? / Do you feel real good? / Good enough to help me sing this next song? / Ah, I guess you don't even remember it / [Chorus] / Chain, chain, chain / (
The Commitments – Chain of Fools
Chain chain chain / Chain chain chain / Chain chain chai-iai-iai-iai yeah / Chain of fools / For five long years, I thought you were my man / But I found out, I'm just a link in
IZA (Ft. Alcione) – Chain Of Fools
[Chorus: IZA & Alcione] / Chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain / Chain of fools / [Verse 1: Alcione, IZA] / For five long years / I thought you were my
Jennifer Hudson – Chain of Fools
[Chorus] / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain of fools / [Verse 1] / For five
JoJo – Chain of Fools
Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools / Five long years I thought you were my man / But I found out I'm just a link in your chain / You got
Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools Covers
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Eric Church (Ft. Joanna Cotten) – Chain Of Fools (Live At Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI / May 11, 2017)
Chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain / Chain, chain, chain / Chain of fools / For five long years / I thought you were my man / But I found out, I'm just a link in your chain
Herbie Mann – Chain of Fools
[Instrumental]
Clint Black & The Pointer Sisters – Chain Of Fools
[Chorus: Clint Black | The Pointer Sisters | Both] / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain, chain) / Chain, chain, chain / (Chain, chain
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin?
“Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin was written by Don Covay.
Q:When did Aretha Franklin release “Chain of Fools”?
Aretha Franklin released “Chain of Fools” on November 22, 1967.
Q:When did Aretha Franklin release “Chain of Fools (Unedited Version)”?
Aretha Franklin released “Chain of Fools (Unedited Version)” on January 22, 1968.
Q:When did Aretha Franklin release “Chain of Fools (Live in Paris, 1968)”?
Aretha Franklin released “Chain of Fools (Live in Paris, 1968)” on October 12, 1968.
Q:Who wrote “Chain Of Fools (VH1 Divas Live)” by Aretha Franklin?
“Chain Of Fools (VH1 Divas Live)” by Aretha Franklin was written by Don Covay.
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