Promises
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capo 4
verse 1:
D
I got a suitcase full
G Bm A
Of empty promises
D G
Don't believe a thing
Bm A
That this world says
D
It's kinda like wishin'
G
On a fallen star
Bm
A temporary fix
A
For a broken heart
D
Everything here
G
Just falls apart
Bm
'Cause nothing compares
A
To the way You are
[Refrão]D G Bm
All I need is You
A D
You're the hope in this life
G Bm A
That I can't deny
D G Bm
All I need is You
A D
I've seen it again
G
And again
Bm
I can stand
A
On Your promises
D G Bm A
(Instrumental)
verse 2:
D
One thing I've found
G Bm A
In all my weakness
D
Is that I find my strength
G Bm A
In the name of Jesus
D
Oh, You lift me up
G
I feel ten feet tall
Bm
Standing with You
A
I could never fall
D
I'm listening close
G
To the Spirit's call
Bm
My Savior
A
My All and
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
D G
Standing, standing
Bm A
Standing on the promises
D G
I'm standing, standing
Bm A
Standing on the promises
D G
I'm standing, standing
Bm A
Standing on the promises
D G
I'm standing, standing
Bm A
Standing on the promises of
[Refrão]
D Bm
God I need You
A
You're the Hope in this
D G Bm A
Life I can't deny
D G Bm
All I need is You
A D
I've seen it again
G
And again
Bm
I can stand on the
A D
Promises of God
G Bm A
(Instrumental)
Coda:
D
Glory in the highest
G
I will sing
Bm
Standing on the promises
A D
Of Christ my King
How to play Promises
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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.