I Could Never Promise You
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Capo 1
D A
I could never promise you on just my strength alone
G D A
That all my life I'd care for you, and love you as my own
D A
I've never known the future, I only see today
C Êm7 A D G A
Words that last a lifetime would be more than I could say
D A
But the love inside my heart today(tonight) is more than mine alone
G D A
It never changes, it never fails, never seeks it's own
D A
And by the God who gives it, and who lives in me and you
C Em7 A D
I know the words I speak today(tonight) are words I'm going to do
[Refrão]
Bm Em G A
And so I stand before you now for all to hear and see
G Em A D
I promise you in Jesus' name the love He's given me
Bm Em G A
And through the years on earth and as eternity goes by
G Em A
The life and love He's given us are never going to die
(Interlude)
(Chorus)
Bm Em G A
And so I stand before you now for all to hear and see
G Em A D
I promise you in Jesus' name the love He's given me
Bm Em G A
And through the years on earth and as eternity goes by
G Em A
The life and love He's given us are never going to die
G Em A D
The life and love He's given us are never going to die
How to play I Could Never Promise You
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 D. 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.