You Gave Me A Promise
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Intro: Bbm Ebm F# Bbm Ab Ebm F#
Verse 1:
Bbm
The waves are crashing down on me
F#
But I know that this
Bbm Ebm F#
cannot be the end be the end
Bbm
Right now I feel like copping out
F#
Will You hold me up
Bbm
if I just say
Ebm F#
That I will stay
Chorus 1:
C#
I will hold on to this
F#
hope that I have
Bbm
You gave me a promise
Ab C# Ab/C
You gave me a promise
C#
I'll push through this
F#
moment I'll never give up
Ebm
You gave me a promise
F# Ab Ebm F#
You gave me a promise
Verse 2:
Bbm
I'm so tired that I can't stand
F#
But I know that time
Bbm
will heal this heart
Ebm F#
heal this heart
Bbm
With every door
that's slamming shut
F#
A new one's there to
Bbm
lead me where You are
Ebm F#
where you are
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge:
Ebm C# Ab Ebm
You You call out to me
F#
You're just out of reach
C# Ab
But I'm closing in
Ebm
I'm still going still
F# Ab
believing in Your word
C#
I will hold on to this
F#
hope that I have
Bbm
You gave me a promise
Ab C# Ab/C
You gave me a promise
C#
I'll push through this
F#
moment I'll never give up
Ebm
You gave me a promise
F# Ab
You gave me a promise
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro: C#(hold)
How to play You Gave Me A Promise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.