Promises
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Intro
F G# Eb (6th fret), Bb (1st fret) ...Only go there (x2)
F5 G#5 Eb5 Bb5 (To give the effect distortion in the acoustic guitar) N.C.
Verse: 1
F G# Eb Bb F
I went outside to take a walk
G# Eb Bb
So I could relive memories
F G# Eb Bb F
I thought that you would lend a hand
G# Eb Bb
But you were never ever there
[Refrão]
F G# Eb
It's all in your mind
Bb
You do what you wanna do
F G# Eb Bb F
Your promises are all played out
G# Eb Bb
You've got your wish you've worn me down
F G# Eb Bb
I treated you the best I could
F G# Eb Bb
I realize that I don't need you
Verse: 2
F G# Eb Bb F
I lost my way when you left home
G# Eb Bb F
I thought that you could change your life
G# Eb Bb F
What did I do why do you lie
G# Eb Bb F
You've walked back in my hands are tied
[Refrão]
F G# Eb
It's all in your mind
Bb
You do what you wanna do
F G# Eb Bb
Your promises are all played out
F G# Eb Bb
You've got your wish you've worn me down
F G# Eb Bb
I treated you the best I could
F G# Eb Bb
I realize that I don't need you
F G# Eb
It's all in your mind
Bb
You do what you wanna do
F G# Eb
It's all in your mind
Bb
You do what you wanna do
Bridge
Bb Eb
I'm tired I'm so damn angry with you
G#
Your not gonna change
Eb
I see who you really are
F G# Eb Bb F
Your promises are all played out
F G# Eb Bb
You've got your wish you've worn me down
F G# Eb Bb
I treated you the best I could
F G# Eb Bb
I realize that I don't need you
Outro
F G# Eb Bb F G# Eb
Your promises, your promises, your promises
Bb F
They're all played out
G# Eb Bb F G#
Your so played out, your so played out, your so played out
Eb Bb
There all played out
*Ends with a strum in: F
How to play Promises
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 F. 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.