Learn "PROMISES, PROMISES" by Bacharach & David on Piano

Master "PROMISES, PROMISES" by Bacharach & David with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 145 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 145 BPM.

Lyrics

(F)Prom is es, (G)prom is es, (Em7)I’m all through with (Bb)prom is es, (C)prom is es, (Am7)now! I don’t know (Gm7)how (Gm7)I got the nerve to walk (Fmaj7)out. If I (Bbmaj7)shout, re mem ber I feel free. (Abmaj7)Now I can look at my (Ab)self and be (Gm7)proud. I’m (C9)laugh ing out (Fmaj7)loud! Oh, (F)prom is es, (G)prom is es, (Em7)this is where those (Bb)prom is es, (C)prom is es, (Am7)end! I won’t pre (Gm7)tend (Gm7)that what was wrong can be (Fmaj7)right. Ev ’ry (Bbmaj7)night I’ll sleep now. No more lies. (Abmaj7)Things that I prom ised my (Ab)self fell a (Gm7)part, but (C9)I found my (Fmaj7)heart. Oh, (F)Prom is es, (G)their kind of (Bb)prom is es (C)can just de stroy your (Am7)life. Oh, (F)prom is es, (G)those kind of (Bb)prom is es (C)take all the joy from (Am7)life! Oh, (F)prom is es, (G)prom is es, (Bb)my kind of (C)prom is es (CN.C.)can lead to (Fmaj7)joy and (F6/9)hope and (Cm7)love, yes, (Amaj7)love.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
145 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Promises, Promises" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.