Promises I Can't Keep
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verse 1
Am C G D
Am C
What's the difference between a man and a monster
G D
Is it somewhere between "I can" and "I want to"
Am C
Is it somewhere between the promises I made
G D
And the fact I couldn't see something getting in the way
Pre-Chorus
Am C
I used to think that I know what I want
G D
Never saw it coming unglued
Am C
I used to think that I know what I want
G D
Now it's time to see if it's true
[Refrão]Am C
I had so much certainty
G D
Til that moment I lost control
Am C G D
And I've tried but it never was up to me
Am C
I've got no worse enemy
G D
Than the fear of what's still unknown
Am C G
And the time's come to realize there will be
D
Promises I can't keep
Am C G D x2
verse 2
Am C
What's the difference between a loss and a forfeit
G D
I tried to make it better, but I made it more sick
Am C
I tried to make it right, now awake at night
G D
I know reality was getting in the way
Pre-Chorus
Am C
I used to think that I knew who I was
G D
Never saw it coming unglued
Am C
I used to think that I knew who I was
G D
Now it's time to see if it's true
[Refrão]Am C
I had so much certainty
G D
Til that moment I lost control
Am C G D
And I've tried but it never was up to me
Am C
I've got no worse enemy
G D
Than the fear of what's still unknown
Am C G
And the time's come to realize there will be
D
Promises I can't keep
Am C G D x2
[Refrão]Am C
I had so much certainty
G D
Til that moment I lost control
Am C G D
And I've tried but it never was up to me
Am C
I've got no worse enemy
G D
Than the fear of what's still unknown
Am C G
And the time's come to realize there will be
D Am C G
Promises I can't keep
D
Promises I can't keep
Ending
Am C G D
How to play Promises I Can't Keep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.