Chains (Tina Arena song)

"Chains" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Tina Arena from her third studio album, Don't Ask (1994). It was composed by Arena, Pam Reswick and Steve Werfel and produced by David Tyson. The single was released in August 1994 by Columbia and Epic Records, receiving critical acclaim from mucic critics, whom praised Arena's vocal performance and comparing her to powerhouse singers like Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Olivia Newton-John.

"Chains" peaked at number four on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart as well as reaching number six in the United Kingdom, and charting well throughout Europe, earning her numerous awards in the process. The power ballad also became her biggest hit in North America, peaking at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 20 on the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart. There were produces two different versions of the accompanying music video; one of them directed by Randee St. Nicholas.

"Chains" was re-released featuring Jessica Mauboy and the Veronicas following a rendition of the track at the 2015 ARIA Awards where Arena was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. In 2024, Arena released a new version with Australian dance duo Shouse.