Brandi Carlile - A Promise To Keep: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "A Promise To Keep" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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B  F#/A# B F#/A# E          B
I still talk to you in my sleep
   B   C#m7 B/D#   B        F#
I don't say much 'cause the hurt runs too deep
   E           B/D#          C#m7     B
I gave you the moon and the stars to keep
B   C#m7 B/D#  B   G#m
But you gave them back to me

Chorus:
E            B/D#       C#m7      B        F#
The hill I'm walkin up is gettin good and steep
E           B/D#            C#m7         B
But I'm still looking for a promise even I can't
F#
keep

I still lay on my side of the bed
I dance alone when the last bottle's spent
Memories like a river runnin' through my head
I'll have me an ocean before I'm dead

Chorus

I still whisper sweet words to you
And when I'm busy, or have nothing to do
I pray to god, that my words ring true
And that your words might reach me too

Chorus

I can't keep it...

My hearts in pieces so please understand
I'm trying to jump, but I've nowhere to land
So give me your heart and I'll give you my hand
And I'll try as goddamn hard as I can

Chorus


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

C#m7

Guitar chord C#m7

D#

Guitar chord D#

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "A Promise To Keep" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "A Promise To Keep" by Brandi Carlile.