Don't Make Promises
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Intro: E
#1.
E
It seems the songs we're singing are all about tomorrow..
tunes of promises that we can't keep.
B E B E
Every moment bringing a love I can only borrow, you're
telling me lies in your sleep.
Bridge:
A D A E
Do you think I'm not aware of what you're saying or why
you're saying it?
A D A
Is it hard to keep me where, you want me staying?
E
Don't go on betraying..don't make promises that you can't
C#m E
keep.
#2.
E C#m E
We had a chance to find it, our time was now or never..
B E B C#m
you promised me things that I need.
E B E A E B E
And then the things behind it, took away the chance forever,
E C#m E
you're telling me lies in your sleep.
Bridge:
A D A E
Do you think I'm not aware of what you're saying or why
you're saying it?
A D A
Is it hard to keep me where, you want me staying?
E B
Don't go on betraying..don't make promises that you can't
E C#m E
keep.
OUTRO:
E B E C#m E
Don't make promises that you can't keep.
E B E
(Don't make promises that you can't keep.)
E B E
Don't make promises that you can't keep. C#m E
E B E
(Don't make promises that you can't keep.)
E B E
Don't make promises that you can't keep. C#m E
E B E
(Don't make promises that you can't keep.)
E B E
Don't make promises that you can't keep. C#m E
E B E
(Don't make promises that you can't keep.)..(Fade.)
How to play Don't Make Promises
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.