Promise Ain't Enough
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Intro: A9 A A9 A D7+ (x2)
A9 A
Don't wanna open your heart?
A9 A
You're afraid from the start
D7+
That a new love's gonna let you down
A9 A
There is something you should know
A9 A
Before you give up and go
D7+
I don't believe in the run around
Bm7 C#m7
I just want to find myself
D7+ C#m7 Bm7
And show you how I feel
D7+
If a promise ain't enough
E A9 A A9 A
Then a touch says everything
D7+
Got to hold you in my arms
E A9 A A9 A
Till you feel what I mean
D7+ E
Know that my heart just tells me what to say
C#m7 F#m
But words can only prove so much
D7+
If a promise ain't enough
E A9 A A9
Hold onto my love
A9 A
Though my words can't describe
A9 A
How I'm feeling all inside
D7+ D7+(9)
Does my touch say anything to you
A9 A
I'm not afraid to take time
A9 A
'cause I know you'll find
D7+
That I'm real and my touch is true
Bm7 C#m7
It's taken a lifetime to find my heart
D7+ C#m7 Bm7
And I'll give it all to you
D7+
If a promise ain't enough
E A9 A A9 A
Then a touch says everything
D7+
Got to hold you in my arms
E A9 A A9 A
Till you feel what I mean
D7+ E
Know that my heart just tells me what to say
C#m7 F#m
But words can only prove so much
D7+
If a promise ain't enough
E A9 A A9 A D7+
Hold onto my love
A9 A A9 A D7+
Bm7 C#m7
Aah, it took a lifetime to find what I want
D7+ C#m7 Bm7
I won't let it get away
D7+
If a promise ain't enough
E A9 A A9 A
Then a touch says everything
D7+
Got to hold you in my arms
E A9 A A9 A
Till you feel what I mean
D7+ E
Know that my heart just tells me what to say
C#m7 F#m
But words can only prove so much
D7+
If a promise ain't enough
E A9 A A9
Hold onto my love
How to play Promise Ain't Enough
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A9. 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.