This I Promise You (acoustic)
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Intro: C F (2x)
G Am
When the visions around you
F G
Bring tears to your eyes
G Am
And all that surround you
F Am
Are secrets and lies
F
I'll be your strength
G
I'll give you hope
C G Am
Keeping your faith when it's gone
F
The one you should call,
F G
Was standing here all along
C
And I will take
G
You in my arms
Am F
And hold you right where you belong
C G
Till the day my life is through
F
This I promise you
F C F
This I promise you
G Am
I've loved you forever
F G
In lifetimes before
G Am
And I promise you never
F G
Will you hurt anymore
F
I give you my word
G
I give you my heart
C G Am
This is a battle we've won
F
And with this vow
F G
Forever has now begun
C
Just close your eyes
G
Each loving day
Am F
I know this feeling won't go away
C G
Every word I say is true
F
This I promise you
F C
This I promise you
F G
Over and over I fall
F G
When I hear you call
C Am
Without you in my life baby
F G
I just wouldn't be living at all
Interlude: C F G G
C G
And I will take (I will take)
You in my arms
Am
(You in my arms)
F
And hold you right where you belong
(Right where you belong)
C G
Till the day my life is through
F
This I promise you, baby
C G
Every word I say is true
F
This I promise you
G C
This I promise you
Outro: F C (2x) (single strum on the last C)
How to play This I Promise You (acoustic)
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.