Commitment
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G C9
Verse One
G D/F# Em7
What I'm looking for is a love that's forever
D7sus G
someone who can capture my soul in a heartbeat and stay for all time
D/F# Em7
What I'm praying for is a match made in heaven
C D7sus G C/G G
someone who will worship my body and still put his heart on the line
Chorus
G Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
Some who will go the distance
Dsus D G
I need somebody with staying power who'll make me go weak in the knees
Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
and everything that goes with it
Dsus D G C/G G
I need honor and love in my life from somebody who's playing for keeps
Verse Two
G D/F# Em7
What I'm searching for is a man who'll stand beside me
D7sus G
Who will walk through the fire and be my flame in the night
G D/F# Em7
Oh I won't settle for less than what I deserve
D/F# G
A friend and a lover who will love me for the rest of my life
Chorus
G Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
Some who will go the distance
Dsus D G
I need somebody with staying power who'll make me go weak in the knees
Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
and everything that goes with it
Dsus D G C/G G
I need honor and love in my life from somebody who's playing for keeps
Bridge
C9
I've had promises broken, three words left unspoken
G
They just left me aching for more
C9
But I'll fight temptation, I won't be impatient
G/D D
There's one thing that's worth waiting for
Chorus
G Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
and everything that goes with it
Dsus D G C/G G
I need honor and love in my life from somebody who's playing for keeps
(instumental like 2nd half of chorus)
Chorus
G Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
Some who will go the distance
Dsus D G
I need somebody with staying power who'll make me go weak in the knees
Am7/D G
Commitment
C9
and everything that goes with it
Dsus D G
I need honor and love in my life from somebody who's playing for keeps (repeat and fade)
How to play Commitment
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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.