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Promises

Marie Sarah

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Promises by Marie Sarah in the key of C

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

Intro
Cm      D#
Fm      G#

Verse 1
CmSee, We Never Stop When We're D#Told
We Carry On Running FmTill Our Hearts Run Broke
With The Same Old Bloke I Don't G#Miss
CmNow The Penny Seems To Drop Right In D#Time
It's Never Late To Shed A FmLight On What Went Wrong

On My Favorite Song
G#I'm Tired Of Singing In Black And WA#hite    G​

Chorus
G#All Of My LGife, I've Been SCmtuck On The Wrong SFide
Yeah, But G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​
G#All Of My LGife, I've Been TCmold To Keep It TFight
Yeah, But G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​

Verse 2
CmI Was Never Taught To Handle The D#Tears
I Always Let Them Dry Before FmThe Pain Comes Near
Guess There's Something Off About G#This
Mm, CmBut I Wanna See, I Wanna Breathe It All
D#So Many Days, So Many Ways To Go
Trust Me, I'll FmSee For Myself, I'm Getting Off The Shelf
G#I'm Tired Of Singing In Black And WGhite

Chorus
G#All Of My LGife, I've Been SCmtuck On The Wrong SFide
Yeah, But G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​
G#All Of My LGife, I've Been TCmold To Keep It TFight
Yeah, But G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​

Bridge
G#  Promises That I’ll OA#nly MaD#ke And Keep For MyselGf
'Cause I'm CmDone Being Tied Up With FSomeone Else
I've G#Been Hurt, I've Been Down, I Almost Hit The Ground
GThere's No Way I'll Go There ACmgain

Chorus
G#All Of My LGife, I've Been SCmtuck On The Wrong SFide
Yeah, But G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​
G#All Of My LGife, I've Been TCmold To Keep It TFight
Yeah, But G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​

Outro
G#Now I'm Done Being The OGnly One Who's Keeping PCmromises G  D#   F​
Just Keeping CmPromisesG  D#   F​
Just Keeping CmPromisesG  D#   F​
Just Keeping CmPromises.
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Promises?

The chords for Promises are: Cm, D#, Fm, G#, A#, G, F

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: Cm, D#, Fm, G#, A#, G, F

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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