Promises Ive Made
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RIFF:
e|---------------------|
B|---------------------|
G|---------------------|
D|--6-------6----------|
A|-----6/8-----6/8--6--|
E|---------------------|
Intro:
Ab C Fm Bb riff
verse 1:
Ab C Fm
Ever since you have gone the days don't seem so bright
Bb Eb
And I wish I could forget you but I can't
Ab Cm Fm
Ever since you have gone I haven't felt quite right
Bb Eb G
And I promised I'd forget all that you meant
Ab Bb
But now that I'm alone I can't stop myself from thinking
Cm Fm Bb Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb riff
I can't stop myself from breaking promises I've made to myself
verse 2:
Ab C Fm
I have promised myself I wouldn't dream of you
Bb Eb
But I find that awful hard sometimes to do
Ab Cm Fm
I have promised myself I wouldn't think of you
Bb Eb Gm
But I find that just as hard you know it's true
Ab Bb
Because when I'm alone I can't stop myself from thinking
Cm Fm Bb Eb Ab
I can't stop myself from breaking promises I've made to myself
Bridge:
Db Cm Bbm Eb Ab
Db Cm Bbm Eb Ab
Gm Fm Bb
Oh nooo, nooo
verse 3:
Ab C Fm
I have promised myself I wouldn't think of you
Bb Eb
But I find that awful hard sometimes to do
Ab Cm Fm
I have promised myself I wouldn't dream of you
Bb Eb Gm
But I find that just as hard you know it's true
Ab Bb
Because when I'm alone I can't stop myself from thinking
Cm Fm Bb Eb Ab
I can't stop myself from breaking promises I've made to myself
CODA:
Db Cm Bbm Eb Ab
Db Cm Bbm Eb Ab
repeat and fade out
How to play Promises Ive Made
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 B. 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.