(G)Prom is es, (A)prom is es, (F#m7)I’m all through with (C)prom is es, (D)prom is es, (Bm7)now!
I don’t know (Am7)how
(Am7)I got the nerve
to walk (Gmaj7)out.
If I (Cmaj7)shout, re mem ber
I feel free.
(Bbmaj7)Now I can look at my (Bb)self
and be (Am7)proud.
I’m (D9)laugh ing out (Gmaj7)loud!
Oh, (G)prom is es, (A)prom is es, (F#m7)this is where those (C)prom is es, (D)prom is es, (Bm7)end!
I won’t pre (Am7)tend
(Am7)that what was wrong
can be (Gmaj7)right.
Ev ’ry (Cmaj7)night I’ll sleep now.
No more lies.
(Bbmaj7)Things that I prom ised my (Bb)self
fell a (Am7)part,
but (D9)I found my (Gmaj7)heart.
Oh,
(G)Prom is es, (A)their kind of (C)prom is es (D)can just de stroy your (Bm7)life.
Oh, (G)prom is es, (A)those kind of (C)prom is es (D)take all the joy from (Bm7)life!
Oh, (G)prom is es, (A)prom is es, (C)my kind of (D)prom is es
(CN.C.)can lead to (Gmaj7)joy
and (G6/9)hope
and (F6)love,
yes, (Bmaj7)love.
Promises, Promises by Bacharach & David
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Promises, Promises" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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 17 chords: A, Am7, B6, Bb9, Bbmaj7, Bm7, Bmaj7, C, +9 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Promises, Promises" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.