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[Verse 1]
I'm a Abheadcase you're overdraEbmatic
we sure Dbdo make quite the Ebtwo
I'm ecAbcentric a hopeless roEbmantic
I wish Dbyou could share my Ebview
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause you look so bFmrave when the walls come Ebdown
Can you hear me when DbI saEby
[Chorus]
Don't let go of my Abhand
I will make it alEbright
Don't let go of my hDband Ebpromise you'll love meAb  
I will always look Ebafter you
So don't let go of my Dbhand I will make it alEbright
If you love meAb  
[Verse 2]
I'm infAbected by all your aesEbthetics
I'm a mDbess when you are Ebblue
This deAbpression is only a Ebmessage
It just wDbants you to be Ebyou
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause you're a fortress Fmbabe they won't take your cEbrown
Cause you look so bFmrave when the waves get aEbround
Can you hear me when DbI
I Ebsay
[Chorus]
Don't let go of my Abhand
I will make it aEblright
Don't let go of my Dbhand Ebpromise you'll love meAb  
I will always look aEbfter you
So don't let go of my hDband I will make it alEbright
If you love meAb  
[Interlude]
    Ab   Db     EbX3
[Bridge]
Don't let go of my Fmhand
Don't let go of my DbhandEb  
Don't let goAb  
[Outro]
Don't let go of my Abhand
I will make it alEbright
Don't let go of my hDband pEbromise you'll love meAb  
I will always look aEbfter you
So don't let go of my hDband I will make it alrEbight
Don't let go of my hDband I'll make it alrEbight
Don't let go of my hDband I will make it alEbright
If you love meAb  

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Promise

by James Arthur

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Verse 1]

Ab Eb

I'm a headcase you're overdramatic

Db Eb

we sure do make quite the two

Ab Eb

I'm eccentric a hopeless romantic

Db Eb

I wish you could share my view

[Pre-Chorus]

Fm Eb

Cause you look so brave when the walls come down

Db Eb

Can you hear me when I say

[Chorus]

Don't let go of my hand

I will make it alright

Db Eb Ab

Don't let go of my hand promise you'll love me

I will always look after you

Db Eb

So don't let go of my hand I will make it alright

If you love me

[Verse 2]

Ab Eb

I'm infected by all your aesthetics

Db Eb

I'm a mess when you are blue

Ab Eb

This depression is only a message

Db Eb

It just wants you to be you

[Pre-Chorus]

Fm Eb

Cause you're a fortress babe they won't take your crown

Fm Eb

Cause you look so brave when the waves get around

Can you hear me when I

I say

[Chorus]

Don't let go of my hand

I will make it alright

Db Eb Ab

Don't let go of my hand promise you'll love me

I will always look after you

Db Eb

So don't let go of my hand I will make it alright

If you love me

[Interlude]

Ab Db Eb

[Bridge]

Don't let go of my hand

Db Eb

Don't let go of my hand

Don't let go

[Outro]

Don't let go of my hand

I will make it alright

Db Eb Ab

Don't let go of my hand promise you'll love me

I will always look after you

Db Eb

So don't let go of my hand I will make it alright

Db Eb

Don't let go of my hand I'll make it alright

Db Eb

Don't let go of my hand I will make it alright

If you love me

About Promise Chords by James Arthur

Learn how to play Promise by James Arthur with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Promise chords”, “Promise guitar chords”, or “James Arthur 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 Promise chords and for experienced players who want accurate Promise lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab, Eb, Db, Fm.

FAQ — Promise by James Arthur

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Promise" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Promise" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Promise" in?

The chords for "Promise" show the original chord names (including Ab, Eb, Db, Fm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.