Witches Promise
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INTRO: Asus2 Em7(/G OPTIONAL)
SINGLES NOTES A A G E D C# C# D E F# F# E D C# D
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
Lend me your ear while I call you a fool.
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood,
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
and later insisted your feelings were true.
C D A C D A E
The witch's promise was coming,
A A7 G D
believing he listened while laughling you flew.
SINGLES NOTES A A G E D C# C# D E F# F# E D C# D
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Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
Leaves falling red, yellow, brown, all are the same
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
, and the love you have found lay outside in the rain.
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
Washed clean by the water but nursing its pain.
C D A C D A E
The witch's promise was coming,
A A7 G D
and you're looking elsewhere for your own selfish gain.
SINGLES NOTES A A G E D C# C# D E F# F# E D C# D
ORCHESTRA
A Asus2 G Gsus2
G D A
Keep looking, keep looking for somewhere to be,
G D A
well, you're wasting your time, they're not stupid like he is.
G D A
Meanwhile leaves are still falling, you're too blind to see.
NO CHORDS
You won't find it easy now,
Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
it's only fair.
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
He was willing to give to you, you didn't care.
Asus2 G Cmaj7 Em7/B Asus2
You're waiting for more but you've already had your share.
C D A C D A E
The witch's promise is turning,
A A7 G D
so don't you wait up for him, he's going to be late.
SINGLES NOTES A A G E D C# C# D E F# F# E D C# D
ORCHESTRA
A Asus2 G G(sus2) ENDING
Words and music by IAN ANDERSON
TRANSCRIPTION BY PACO JIMENEZ (SPAIN)
ALL CORRECTIONS ARE WELCOME
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How to play Witches Promise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus2. 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.