Promises, Promises

by Bacharach & David
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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.

Promises, Promises — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Promises, Promises" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 145 BPM.

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

About “Promises, Promises

Why does "Promises, Promises" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Promises, Promises".
What key is "Promises, Promises" by Bacharach & David played in?
Promises, Promises is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Promises, Promises"?
The arrangement plays at 145 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Promises, Promises" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Promises, Promises"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Promises, Promises"?
"Promises, Promises" was originally performed by Bacharach & David. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Promises, Promises"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A6, Ab9, Abmaj7, Am7, Amaj7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, +10 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Promises, Promises"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Promises, Promises".
Can I see all the notes in "Promises, Promises"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 145 BPM.

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