This I Promise You
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DbCapotraste:
1st traste
https://open.spotify.com/track/5fMkej02r8qHT07uKMqqB9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylXlcLeW3FU
Worked out on request for r.hoffelner1981. Do you mind your avatar is here?
Songwriters: Richard Marx
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ATTENTION: All chords for 4 slow beats OR count the *
[Intro]
| C | G | Am | F |
| C | G | F | F* |
[Verse 1]
G Am F Gsus4** G**
When the visions around you bring tears to your eyes
Gsus2** G** Am F Gsus4** G**
and all that surrounds you are secrets and lies,
Dm G C** Em/B** Am
I'll be your strength, I'll give you hope, keeping your faith when it's gone.
Dm Fm Gsus4 G***
The one you should call was standing there all along.
[Chorus 1]
C G Am F
And I will take you in my arms and hold you right where you belong
C/G G F
'til the day my life is through, this, I promise you,
F C*
this, I promise you.
[Verse 2]
G Am F Gsus4** G**
I've loved you forever in lifetimes before
Gsus2** G** Am F Gsus4** G**
and I promise you never will you hurt anymore.
Dm G
I give you my word, I give you my heart (give you my heart),
C** Em/B** Am
this is a battle we've won
Dm Fm Gsus4 G***
and with this vow, forever has now begun.
[Chorus 2]
C G
Just close your eyes (close your eyes) each loving day (each loving day)
Am F
and know this feeling won't go away, no,
C/G G F
'til the day my life is through, this, I promise you,
F C C
this, I promise you.
[Bridge]
Dm G Dm G
Over and over, I fall (over and over, I fall) when I hear you call,
C** G** F Dm G
without you in my life, baby I just wouldn't be living at all.
[Interlude]
| C | G | Am | F |
| C | G*** ||
[End-Chorus] (Key Change to Eb, still with Capo I)
D A
And I will take (I will take) you in my arms (you in my arms)
Bm G
and hold you right where you belong (right where you belong),
D/A A G
'til the day my life is through, this, I promise you, babe.
D A
Just close your eyes each loving day (each loving day),
Bm G
I know this feeling won't go away (no).
D/A A G G
Every word I say is true, this, I promise you,
D* A G G*
every word I say is true, this, I promise you
D G/D D G/D D*
ooh, 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 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.