The Promise
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Intro: A# D# (2x)
A# F A# F Dº
The way the moon bends down to light the sea
G Cm
And catches hold
Cm7M F
Of mountains strong
D# A# Gm Dm
They stand beside me and all that I am
D# A# F
They have written in my soul
D# A# Gm Dm
I've made a promise to never lose sight
D# A# F
Of the dream that leads me home
D# A#
And this much I know
C#
Time like a river
Fm
Sends me away
C# Fm
But here on these shores
A# C
My heart remais
From these shores I came
A# F A# F Dº
A tender wind that reaches through the years
G Cm
And sings me on
Cm7M F
Through joy and pain
D# A# Gm Dm
It breathes within me and all that I am
D# A#
It has written in my soul
D# A# Gm Dm
I've made a promise to never lose sight
D# A# F
Of the dream that leads me home
D# A#
And this much I know
D# A#
And this much I know
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 A#. 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.