The Promise
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Capo 2
E B
Today I don't want to get out of bed
C#m
There are so many thoughts in your head
B
Like you'd be better off dead, better off dead
E B
Well let me tell you there's a whole world waiting for you
C#m
It's hard to believe but it's true woah
B
So just hold on for me, hold on for me cause I believe
A B
If you go my heart would break
A B (once)
Just hold on one more day
E B C#m
Cause you are so beautiful woah
B
I promise you this I promise you this
E B C#m
And you are more than ca-pa-ble woah
B A B (once)
Just believe in yourself when nobody else is listening
E B
And I may not even know your name
C#m
But I promise you I felt the same
B
As you do right now you'll make it somehow
E B
Even if you feel as though you have no friends
C#m
Except the blade that cuts your skin
B
You're better than this you're worth more than this cause I believe
A B
If you go my heart would break
A B (once)
Just hold on one more day
E B C#m
Cause you are so beautiful woah
B
I promise you this I promise you this
E B C#m
And you are more than ca-pa-ble woah
B
Just believe in yourself when nobody else is listening
C#m B C#m C#m
A B C#m B
Cause if you go I think my heart would break
A B C#m B
And if you go I think my heart would break yeah
E B C#m
Cause you are so beautiful woah
B
I promise you this I promise you this
E B C#m
And you are more than ca-pa-ble woah
B
Just believe in yourself when nobody else is listening
E B C#m
You are so beautiful woah
B
I promise you this I promise you this
E B C#m
And you are more than ca-pa-ble woah
B
Just believe in yourself when nobody else is listening
E B C#m C#m A B A
How to play The Promise
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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.