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A Promise To Keep

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Capo 4
Chord Shapes
 Am7: x02010
 C/B: x22010
 D/C: x30232
 D/B: x20232
 D/A: x00232
[Intro]
G  D  G  D  C  G
G  Am7  G  C  D
C  C/B  Am7  G
G  Am7  G  D  G  C  G
[Verse 1]
GI Dstill Gtalk Dto Cyou in my Gsleep
I Gdon't Am7say Gmuch Ccause the Dhurt runs too deep
I Cgave you the C/Bmoon and the Am7stars to Gkeep
GBut Am7you Ggave them Emback to me
[Chorus]
  CThe hill I'm Gwalkin' up is    Amgettin' Ggood and   DsteepD/C  D/B  D/A  
But I'm   Cstill Glookin' for a Ampromise even GI can't   DkeepD/C  D/B  D/A  
[Verse 2]
GI Dstill Glay Don my Cside of the Gbed
I Gdance Am7a---Glone Cwhen the Dlast bottle's spent
CMemories like a C/Briver runnin' Am7through my Ghead
I'll Ghave Am7me an Gocean beEmfore I'm dead
[Chorus]
  CThe hill I'm Gwalkin' up is    Amgettin' Ggood and   DsteepD/C  D/B  D/A  
But I'm   Cstill Glookin' for a Ampromise even GI can't   DkeepD/C  D/B  D/A  
G  C  G
[Verse 3]
GI Dstill GwhisDper Csweet words to Gyou
And Gwhen Am7I'm GbuCsy with Dnothing to do
I Cpray to C/BGod that my Am7words ring Gtrue
And Gthat Am7your Gwords might Emreach me, too
[Chorus]
  CThe hill I'm Gwalkin' up is    Amgettin' Ggood and   DsteepD/C  D/B  D/A  
But I'm   Cstill Glookin' for a Ampromise even GI can't   DkeepD/C  D/B  D/A  
[Interlude]
I Gcan't Dkeep GitD  C  G  
G  Am7  G  C  D
C  C/B  Am7  G
G  Am7  G  D  G  C  G
[Verse 4]
My Gheart's Din GpieDces so Cplease underGstand
I'm Gtryin' Am7to  Gjump, Cbut I've Dnowhere to land
So Cgive me your C/Bheart and I'll Am7give you my Ghand
And Gtry Am7as  Ggoddamn Emhard as I can
[Chorus]
  CThe hill I'm Gwalkin' up is    Amgettin' Ggood and   DsteepD/C  D/B  D/A  
But I'm   Cstill Glookin' for a Ampromise even GI can't   DkeepD/C  D/B  D/A  
[Outro]
I Gcan't Dkeep GitD  C  G  
G  Am7  G  C  D
C  C/B  Am7  G
G  Am7  G  Em
C  C/B  Am7  G
G  Am7  G  D  G  C  G

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

Brandi Carlile is known for her music that weaves through folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock, showcasing her versatile songwriting and powerful voice. This song, appearing on the 2009 release "Downpour," offers a glimpse into her artistry. Playing this song, you might feel the depth and sincerity that Brandi Carlile brings to her craft.

AI-written from these sources:Brandi Carlile — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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A Promise To Keep

by Brandi Carlile

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

C/B

D/C

D/B

D/A

Capo 4

Chord Shapes

Am7

: x02010

C/B

: x22010

D/C

: x30232

D/B

: x20232

D/A

: x00232

[Intro]

G D G D C G

G Am7 G C D

C C/B Am7 G

G Am7 G D G C G

[Verse 1]

G D G D C G

I still talk to you in my sleep

G Am7 G C D

I don't say much cause the hurt runs too deep

C C/B Am7 G

I gave you the moon and the stars to keep

G Am7 G Em

But you gave them back to me

[Chorus]

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

The hill I'm walkin' up is gettin' good and steep

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

But I'm still lookin' for a promise even I can't keep

[Verse 2]

G D G D C G

I still lay on my side of the bed

G Am7 G C D

I dance a---lone when the last bottle's spent

C C/B Am7 G

Memories like a river runnin' through my head

G Am7 G Em

I'll have me an ocean before I'm dead

[Chorus]

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

The hill I'm walkin' up is gettin' good and steep

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

But I'm still lookin' for a promise even I can't keep

G C G

[Verse 3]

G D G D C G

I still whisper sweet words to you

G Am7 G C D

And when I'm busy with nothing to do

C C/B Am7 G

I pray to God that my words ring true

G Am7 G Em

And that your words might reach me, too

[Chorus]

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

The hill I'm walkin' up is gettin' good and steep

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

But I'm still lookin' for a promise even I can't keep

[Interlude]

G D G D C G

I can't keep it

G Am7 G C D

C C/B Am7 G

G Am7 G D G C G

[Verse 4]

G D G D C G

My heart's in pieces so please understand

G Am7 G C D

I'm tryin' to jump, but I've nowhere to land

C C/B Am7 G

So give me your heart and I'll give you my hand

G Am7 G Em

And try as goddamn hard as I can

[Chorus]

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

The hill I'm walkin' up is gettin' good and steep

C G Am G D D/C D/B D/A

But I'm still lookin' for a promise even I can't keep

[Outro]

G D G D C G

I can't keep it

G Am7 G C D

C C/B Am7 G

G Am7 G Em

C C/B Am7 G

G Am7 G D G C G

About A Promise To Keep Chords by Brandi Carlile

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