The Promise
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C G
Before the seas were formed, before the fields were warm,
Am F Em F C
Before our father let us come to earth to dwell, I knew you well.
[Verse 2]
C G
I made a promise there that we would meet again.
Am F Em F C
That I would search for you wherever you might roam. And bring you home.
[Bridge]
E7 Am7 Dm7 Fm C
But I didn't realize, I wouldn't recognize your shining eyes,
Am7 D7 F Csus2
your glowing face, your cheerful smile, or warm embrace.
[Verse 3]
C G
And so to keep my vow, and search you out somehow,
Am F Em F C
I lift my lamp to every wanderer in the night. To bring you light.
[Bridge]
E7 Am7 Dm7 Fm C
And someday a passerby will hear my cry and we'll look eye to eye,
Am7 D7 F C
our tears will show. Remembrances of long ago.
[Verse 4]
C G
And so to keep my pledge I'll search earth's farthest edge.
Am7 F Em7 F C
I raise my voice and pray my message will be heard. I keep my word.
Em7 F C Dm7 G C
Friend, I am calling you. Oh hear me calling you. I keep my word.
How to play The Promise
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 E. 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.