Promises
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Intro: C G C X2
verse 1:
C F C G C
Ah loving you is easy, you are on my side, we play the game strictly to our rules
C F C G C E
We led the field a love affair which made all other lovers fools, oh
Chorus:
F Am G Em F Am G Em F Am G Em
How can you ever let me down, how can you ever let me down, how can you ever let me down
Am G Am G Am G Am
These promises, ah ah are made for us, oh oh oh, oh oh
verse 2:
C F C G C
We promised that we'd always have time for each other, whenever I needed you'd be there
C F C G C E
We promised to be true there'd be no other, we promised that for ever we would care, oh
Chorus:
F Am G Em F Am G Em F Am G Em
How can you ever let me down, how can you ever let me down, how can you ever let me down
Am G Am G Am G Am
These promises, ah ah are made for us, oh oh oh, oh oh
Break:
C F C F C F G F C
We had to change, but you stayed the same, you wouldn't change, oh what a shame
verse 3:
C F C G C
'Cause loving you's not easy, you're not on my side, we play a game with two sets of rules
C F C G C E
We lead the field in a love affair, oh strictly meant for fools, oh
Chorus:
F Am G Em F Am G Em F Am G Em
Why did you ever let me down, why did you ever let me down, why did you ever let me down
Am G Am G Am G Am
These promises, ah ah are made for us, oh oh oh, oh oh
verse 4:
C F C G C
You never have any time for me, whenever I need you you're not there
C F C G C E
You've never been true and it's plain to see, the fact is you never really cared, oh
Chorus:
F Am G Em F Am G Em F Am G Em
Why did you ever let me down, why did you ever let me down, why did you ever let me down
Am G Am G Am G Am C
These promises, ah ah are made for us, oh oh oh, oh oh
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 C. 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.