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Promises

Marie Sarah

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Promises by Marie Sarah

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
From Her 2026 Album "On My Way"

Intro
Em      G
Am      C

Verse 1
EmSee, We Never Stop When We're GTold
We Carry On Running AmTill Our Hearts Run Broke
With The Same Old Bloke I Don't CMiss
EmNow The Penny Seems To Drop Right In GTime
It's Never Late To Shed A AmLight On What Went Wrong

On My Favorite Song
CI'm Tired Of Singing In Black And DWhite  B​

Chorus
CAll Of My BLife, I've Been EmStuck On The Wrong ASide
Yeah, But CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​
CAll Of My BLife, I've Been EmTold To Keep It ATight
Yeah, But CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​

Verse 2
EmI Was Never Taught To Handle The GTears
I Always Let Them Dry Before AmThe Pain Comes Near
Guess There's Something Off About CThis
Mm, EmBut I Wanna See, I Wanna Breathe It All
GSo Many Days, So Many Ways To Go
Trust Me, I'll AmSee For Myself, I'm Getting Off The Shelf
CI'm Tired Of Singing In Black And BWhite

Chorus
CAll Of My BLife, I've Been EmStuck On The Wrong ASide
Yeah, But CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​
CAll Of My BLife, I've Been EmTold To Keep It ATight
Yeah, But CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​

Bridge
C  Promises That I’ll DOnly GMake And Keep For MyBself
'Cause I'm EmDone Being Tied Up With ASomeone Else
I've CBeen Hurt, I've Been Down, I Almost Hit The Ground
BThere's No Way I'll Go There AEmgain

Chorus
CAll Of My BLife, I've Been EmStuck On The Wrong ASide
Yeah, But CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​
CAll Of My BLife, I've Been EmTold To Keep It ATight
Yeah, But CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​

Outro
CNow I'm Done Being The BOnly One Who's Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​
Just Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​
Just Keeping EmPromisesB  G  A​
Just Keeping EmPromises.
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Promises?

The chords for Promises are: Em, G, Am, C, D, B, A

What is the original key of Promises?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Promises?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Promises in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Promises be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Promises on ukulele?

Chord Promises can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Promises?

Promises uses 7 chords: Em, G, Am, C, D, B, A

What is the easiest way to play Promises?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Promises released in?

Promises was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Promises?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Promises to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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