A Promise To Keep
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verse 1
G D G D C G
I still talk to you in my sleep
G C G C Am D
I don't say much cause the hurt runs too deep
C G Am G
I gave you the moon and the stars to keep
G C G C Em C
but you gave them back to me
G Am G D x 4 C
The hill I'm walkin up is gettin good and steep
G Am G D x 4
but I'm still looking for a promise even I can't keep
verse 2
G D G D C G
I still lay on my side of the bed
G C G C Am D
I dance alone when the last bottle's spent
C G Am G
Memories like a river runnin through my head
G C G C Em C
I'll have me an ocean before I'm dead
G Am G D x 4
The hill I'm walkin up is gettin good and steep
C G Am G D x 4
but I'm still looking for a promise even I can't keep
verse 3
G D G D C G
I still whisper sweet words to you
G C G C Am D
and when I'm busy, or have nothing to do
C G Am G
I pray to god, that my words ring true
G C G C Em C
and that your words might reach me too
G Am G D x 4
The hill I'm walkin up is gettin good and steep
C G Am G D x 2
but I'm still looking for a promise even I can't keep
Dsus4 x 2
I can't keep it
verse 4
G D G D C G
My hearts in pieces so please understand
G C G G Am D
I've tried to jump, but I've nowhere to land
C G Am G
So give me your heart and I'll give you my hand
G C G C Em C
And I'll try as goddamn hard as I can
G Am G D x 4
The hill I'm walkin up is gettin good and steep
C G Am G D x 4
but I'm still looking for a promise even I can't keep
How to play A Promise To Keep
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.