Billy Idol - Adam In Chains: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Adam In Chains" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Adam In Chains Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Billy Idol

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Adam In Chains" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

                  Cm          A#
You've stolen my heart, it's true
             G#
You see the shape of things to come
                Cm   A#                 G#
Why give up our lives to the brutes and fools
             Cm  A#
Tear it all apart
              G#
You see the shape of things to come

Chorus:
             Cm
Why this now girl?
 A#               G#
Will we kill each other
              Cm    A#
Like Adam in chains
          G#
I want revenge
               Cm   A#
Like Adam in chains
          G#
I want revenge
          Cm  A# G#
Adam in chains

They've broken your heart
Ah yeah, they're gonna tear your world apart
Why make up a lie
And believe it's true
Ah, tear it all apart
I know the shape of things to come

Chorus:
Why this, now girl?
Will we murder each other?
Adam in chains
I want revenge
Like Adam in chains
I want revenge
Like Adam in chains
I want revenge
Want revenge

In the mind of a madman
There are colour explosions
An eclipse of emotion
Why tear our world apart?
Why tear it all apart?
Why tear our world apart, girl?


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

G#

Guitar chord G#

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Adam In Chains" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Adam In Chains" by Billy Idol.