Promises
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Intro: C G F C G Am (x2)
verse 1
C G
True romance in the dead of the night
F G
The breeze in the air, it almost glistens
Am G
And the earth is a glorious sight
F G
When nobody speaks and nobody listens
Pre-Chorus
F G
You're gonna have a night to remember
F Dm Em F G
You're gonna be a real, live, hot contender
[Refrão]
C G F
Sleeptalking in the dead of the night
C G Am
Cold coffee in the china
C G F
Friends talking in the dead of the night
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
Break
C G F
C G F
verse 2
C G
Running off by the light of the moon
F G
The hand on your heart is almost hidden
Am G
You try from your favourite room
F G
To get at the truth but it's forbidden
Pre-Chorus
F G
You've never been a shoulder to cry on
F Dm Em F G
The lover's pledge is not to be relied on
[Refrão]
C G F
Sleeptalking in the dead of the night
C G Am
Cold coffee in the china
C G F
Friends talking in the dead of the night
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
C G N.C.
Promises, it's always the way
Solo
Am G F G
Am G Dm G
C G Am G
verse 3
C G
Old friends in a sepia frame
F G
The proud photograph, the truth it measures
Am G
Is why in humanity's name
F G
You take from the wounded personal treasures
Pre-Chorus
F G
You've never been a friend to depend on
F Dm Em F G
You've never understood my view of heaven
Solo
Bm A G A
Bm A Em D G C
verse 4
C G
True romance in the dead of the night
F G
The breeze in the air, it almost glistens
Am G
And the earth is a glorious sight
F G
When nobody speaks and nobody listens
Pre-Chorus
F G
You're gonna have a night to remember
F Dm Em F G N.C.
You're gonna be real, live, hot contender
[Refrão]
C G F
Sleeptalking in the dead of the night
C G Am
Cold coffee in the china
C G F
Friends talking in the dead of the night
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
C G F
Promises, it's always the way
C G F C G F
C G F C G F
C G F C G Am F
C G F C G Am 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 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.