You Keep Your Promises
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verse 1
C
Sandals in the closet
Am
Jackets by the door
F/A C/E
Orange, red, life and death
F/A G/B
Scattered 'round the feet of the sycamore
verse 2
C
The waiting hands of winter
Am
Catch us when we fall
F/A C/E
Is it just me? I can't believe
F/A G/B
The green of spring was ever here at all
[Refrão]
F C
You keep Your promises
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
F/A C/E
I might not see it yet
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
verse 3
C
Everyone I care for
Am
Just like every perfect dream
F/A C/E
Withers, fades, and drifts away
Am G/B
Feels like we're all falling with the leaves
[Refrão]
F C
You keep Your promises
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
F/A C/E
I might not see it yet
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
Bridge
F/A G/B
There is hope within the breaking of the heart of every seed
Am C/E
And I know You feel the aching at the end of all good things
F/A G/B
I believe in restoration, I believe that You redeem
Am C F/A
Because I know somehow the sycamore will bloom again in spring
[Refrão]
F C
You keep Your promises
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
F/A C/E
I might not see it yet
Am G/B
There will be life again
F C
You keep Your promises
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
F/A C/E
I might not see it yet
Am G/B
You keep Your promises
How to play You Keep Your Promises
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.