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  CAPO 2
INTRO: D  
==CHORUS==
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBmsG  
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBmsG  
D--------------- EmPromisesBm, just prGomises
D--------------- EmPromisesBm, just prGomises
==VERSE==
DI get real excuses and Emgenerally wasting my time
BmI find the solutions just seeGking my peace of mind
DNo hocus or pocus, my foEmcus is drunk on the floor
BmAnd mumbling something aGbout a one more
==PRE-CHORUS==
EmOh if only to cDross the line, keGep punching pedals at the amDber light
                   Em              D                    G   D**
I cross my heart and hope to die, unless I happen to lie, I
==CHORUS==
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBmsG  
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBmsG  
DOne more night, I sEmaid it the last time
BmThis is the last time, sGay it a million more
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBms, break Gmy own promises
D--------------- EmPromisesBm, just prGomises
D--------------- EmPromisesBm, just prGomises
==VERSE==
DI said I was trying, I rEmeally was trying to coast
BmThe fight or the flight, well I sGide with the latter most
DIt almost is laughable but when I Emchuckle I choke
BmCan’t get the words out my throat oGne more
==PRE-CHORUS==
EmIs that my lDion’s pride, I neeGd my mountain where I Drun and hide
                   Em              D                    G   D**
I cross my heart and hope to die, unless I happen to lie
==CHORUS==
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBmsG  
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBmsG  
DOne more night, I sEmaid it the last time
BmThis is the last time, sGay it a million more
DNever meant to Embreak my own promiseBms, break Gmy own promises
D--------------- EmPromisesBm, just prGomises
D--------------- EmPromisesBm, just prGomises

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Promises

by Ryn Weaver

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

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CAPO 2

INTRO:

==CHORUS==

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises

D Em Bm G

--------------- Promises, just promises

D Em Bm G

--------------- Promises, just promises

==VERSE==

D Em

I get real excuses and generally wasting my time

Bm G

I find the solutions just seeking my peace of mind

D Em

No hocus or pocus, my focus is drunk on the floor

Bm G

And mumbling something about a one more

==PRE-CHORUS==

Em D G D

Oh if only to cross the line, keep punching pedals at the amber light

Em D G D

I cross my heart and hope to die, unless I happen to lie, I

==CHORUS==

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises

D Em

One more night, I said it the last time

Bm G

This is the last time, say it a million more

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises, break my own promises

D Em Bm G

--------------- Promises, just promises

D Em Bm G

--------------- Promises, just promises

==VERSE==

D Em

I said I was trying, I really was trying to coast

Bm G

The fight or the flight, well I side with the latter most

D Em

It almost is laughable but when I chuckle I choke

Bm G

Can’t get the words out my throat one more

==PRE-CHORUS==

Em D G D

Is that my lion’s pride, I need my mountain where I run and hide

Em D G D

I cross my heart and hope to die, unless I happen to lie

==CHORUS==

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises

D Em

One more night, I said it the last time

Bm G

This is the last time, say it a million more

D Em Bm G

Never meant to break my own promises, break my own promises

D Em Bm G

--------------- Promises, just promises

D Em Bm G

--------------- Promises, just promises

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