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Promise

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 14:50:58 -0700
From: Robert Alma Matson <matsonr@et.byu.edu>
Subject: CRD: promise.crd (Tracy Chapman)
Song:   The Promise
By:     Tracy Chapman
Album:  New Beginnings
I haven't yet had the time to write down how it is picked,
but you can figure it out by ear without much trouble.
capo on 4th fret
        A Amaj7G#Dmaj9
INTRO:    /         (repeat)
VERSE:
A Amaj7G#Dmaj9A/E
  /    
If you wait for me
Then I'll come for you
  C#m         Dmaj7       E
Although I've travelled far
  C#m    Dmaj7  D         E7        A -- repeat intro chords twice
I always hold a place for you in my heart
(repeat verse chords)
If you think of me
If you miss me once in a while
Then I'll return to you
I'll return and fill that space in your heart
CHORUS:
A  E      F#m    Dmaj7       E          A    E F#m
Remembering your touch, your kiss, your warm embrace,
     Dmaj7   E   A    E  F#m
I'll find my way back to you
   Dmaj7    E E7 A  -- repeat intro as before
If you'd be waiting
VERSE:
If you dream of me
Like I dream of you
In a place that's warm and dark
In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart
Oh I've longed for you
And I have desired
To see your face, your smile
To be with you wherever you are
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE:
I've longed for you
And I have desired
To see your face your smile
To be with you wherever you are
LAST CHORUS:
Remembering your touch, your kiss, your warm embrace,
I'll find my way back to you
Please say you'll be waiting
FINALE:
F#m       Dmaj7 E         A       E       F#m
Together again,  it would feel so good to be
       Dmaj7 E      A      E        F#m
In your arms  Where all my journeys end
                   Dmaj7  E        A        E       F#m
If you can make a promise  If it's one that you can keep
  Dmaj7     E       A  E7     A Amaj7G#Dmaj9AE E
                                /    /  
I vow to come for you  If you wait for me
    C#m  E     Dmaj9
And say you'll hold
  D         E          A
A place for me in your heart
(sing last line three times over intro chords and quit)
Rob M

Promise chords and lyrics

Free chords for Promise by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 14:50:58 -0700
From: Robert Alma Matson 
Subject: CRD: promise.crd (Tracy Chapman)
Song:   The Promise
By:     Tracy Chapman
Album:  New Beginnings
I haven't yet had the time to write down how it is picked,
but you can figure it out by ear without much trouble.
capo on 4th fret
INTRO:  A  Amaj7/G#  Dmaj9       (repeat)
VERSE:
Then I'll come for you
  C#m    Dmaj7  D         E7        A -- repeat intro chords twice
I always hold a place for you in my heart
(repeat verse chords)
If you think of me
If you miss me once in a while
Then I'll return to you
I'll return and fill that space in your heart
CHORUS:
   Dmaj7    E E7 A  -- repeat intro as before
If you'd be waiting
VERSE:
If you dream of me
Like I dream of you
In a place that's warm and dark
In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart
Oh I've longed for you
And I have desired
To see your face, your smile
To be with you wherever you are
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE:
I've longed for you
And I have desired
To see your face your smile
To be with you wherever you are
LAST CHORUS:
Remembering your touch, your kiss, your warm embrace,
I'll find my way back to you
Please say you'll be waiting
FINALE:
(sing last line three times over intro chords and quit)
Rob M

Promise Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Promise by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Promise chords”, “Promise guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman 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 A, Amaj7, G#, Dmaj9, A/E, C#m.

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Can I transpose "Promise" to a different key?

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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Yes. Tap any chord in "Promise" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Promise" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Promise" by Tracy Chapman with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Chapman below.

What key is "Promise" in?

The chords for "Promise" show the original chord names (including A, Amaj7, G#, Dmaj9, A/E, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.