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The Promise chords 
Capo I *
 C   G   F   C2x
If Cyou    G  Fwait for Cme 
then I'll    G  Fcome for Cyou
AlFthough I've Ctraveled Gfar
I Falways Chold a Fplace for Amyou Gin my Cheart
 C   G   F   C2x
If Cyou    G  Fthink of Cme
If you miss me    G  Fonce in aCwhile
Then FI'll reCturn to Gyou
FI'll reCturn and Ffill that Amspace Gin your Cheart 
C G F C
ReCmemberAming
Your Ftouch
Your Gkiss
Your Cwarm Gem Ambrace
I'll Ffind my Gway  Cback Gto Amyou
If Fyou'll be GwaitCing
 C   G   F   C2x
If Cyou    G  Fdream of Cme 
Like I    G  Fdream of Cyou
In a Fplace that's Cwarm and Gdark
In a Fplace where CI can Ffeel the Ambeating Gof your Cheart 
C G F C
ReCmemberAming
Your Ftouch
Your Gkiss
Your Cwarm Gem Ambrace
I'll Ffind my Gway  Cback Gto Amyou
If Fyou'll be GwaitCing
 C   G   F   C2x
CI've    G  Amlonged for Cyou 
And I    G  Fhave deCsired
To Fsee your Cface your Gsmile
To Fbe Gwith Fyou wherAmever Gyou Care 
C G F C
ReCmemberAming
Your Ftouch
Your Gkiss
Your Cwarm Gem Ambrace
I'll Ffind my Gway  Cback Gto Amyou
Please Fsay you'll be GwaitCing
C G F C
ToCgether aGgain
It would Amfeel so Ggood to Cbe
In your Garms
Where Amall my Gjourneys Cend
AmIf you can make a Gpromise 
If it's Fone that Gyou can Amkeep
I Fvow to Ccome for Gyou
If Amyou Gwait for Cme 
 C   G   F   C2x
And Fsay Gyou'll Amhold
A Fplace Amfor Gme 
In your Cheart.
C G F C
A Fplace for Gme in your CheartC  G  F  C  
A Fplace for Gme in your CheartC  G  F  C  
A Fplace for Gme in your Cheart 
Capo IV
  C= A  
  G= E  
  F= D  
 Am= F#m  

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and socially conscious lyrics. Her self-titled debut album was a commercial success, and her fourth album, New Beginning, also achieved worldwide success. While "The Promise" isn't explicitly detailed, given Chapman's style, it likely carries the emotional depth and thoughtful storytelling she is celebrated for. It plays like a heartfelt declaration, a commitment spoken from the soul.

AI-written from these sources:Tracy Chapman — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Promise

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F#m

The Promise chords

Capo I *

C G F C

If you wait for me

G F C

then I'll come for you

F C G

Although I've traveled far

F C F Am G C

I always hold a place for you in my heart

C G F C

If you think of me

G F C

If you miss me once in awhile

F C G

Then I'll return to you

F C F Am G C

I'll return and fill that space in your heart

C G F C

C Am

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

C G Am

Your warm em brace

F G C G Am

I'll find my way back to you

F G C

If you'll be waiting

C G F C

If you dream of me

G F C

Like I dream of you

F C G

In a place that's warm and dark

F C F Am G C

In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart

C G F C

C Am

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

C G Am

Your warm em brace

F G C G Am

I'll find my way back to you

F G C

If you'll be waiting

C G F C

C G Am C

I've longed for you

G F C

And I have desired

F C G

To see your face your smile

F G F Am G C

To be with you wherever you are

C G F C

C Am

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

C G Am

Your warm em brace

F G C G Am

I'll find my way back to you

F G C

Please say you'll be waiting

C G F C

C G

Together again

Am G C

It would feel so good to be

In your arms

Am G C

Where all my journeys end

Am G

If you can make a promise

F G Am

If it's one that you can keep

F C G

I vow to come for you

Am G C

If you wait for me

C G F C

F G Am

And say you'll hold

F Am G

A place for me

In your heart.

C G F C

F G C C G F C

A place for me in your heart

F G C C G F C

A place for me in your heart

F G C

A place for me in your heart

Capo IV

C A

G E

F D

Am F#m

About The Promise Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play The Promise by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Promise chords”, “The Promise guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman The Promise chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Promise chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Promise lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F, Am, A, E.

FAQ — The Promise by Tracy Chapman

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The chords for "The Promise" show the original chord names (including C, G, F, Am, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.