(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.
Promises, Promises by Bacharach & David
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 145 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Promises, Promises”
- What key is "Promises, Promises" in?
- "Promises, Promises" by Bacharach & David is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 145 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Promises, Promises" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Promises, Promises" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Promises, Promises"?
- This arrangement of "Promises, Promises" uses 18 chords: A6, Ab9, Abmaj7, Am7, Amaj7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, +10 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Promises, Promises" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?
- Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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