This I Promise You
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Intro: D A Bm G D A G
Verse 1:
A Bm G
When the visions around you
A
Bring tears to your eyes
Bm G A
And all that surrounds you are secrets and lies
Verse 2:
Em A
I'll be your strength; I'll give you hope
D F#m7 Bm
Keeping your faith when it's gone
Em F#m7 A
The one you should call was standing here all along
[Refrão]
D A
And I will take you in my arms
Bm G D
And hold you right where you belong
A
'Til the day my life is through
G D A
This I promise you; this I promise you
Verse 3:
Bm G A
I've loved you forever in lifetimes before
Bm G A
And I promise you never... will you hurt anymore
Verse 4:
Em A
I give you my word; I give you my heart
D F#m7 Bm
This is a battle we've won
Em F#m7 A
And with this vow forever has now begun...
[Refrão]
D A
Just close your eyes each loving day
Bm G D
I know this feeling won't go away, no...
A
'Til the day my life is through
G D
This I promise you...; this I promise you..., oh...
Bridge:
Em A Em A
Over and over I fall... when I hear you call...
D F#m7 Bm
Without you in my life, baby
G A
I just wouldn't be living at all...
Interlude: D A Bm G D A
[Refrão]
E C#m
And I will take you in my arms
A B E
And hold you right where you belong
B
'Til the day my life is through
A
This I promise you...
E C#m
Just close your eyes each loving day
A B E
I know this feeling won't go away, no...
B
Every word I say is true
A E
This I promise you..., oh
B A
Every word I say is true, this I promise you
E
Oh, I promise you
How to play This I Promise You
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 D. 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.