The Promise

by Rosemary Clooney
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Lyrics

Say “good (D)bye?”

Why, (A7)I can bare ly say “good (D)night.”

If (Am7)I can hard ly take my (F#m7)eyes

from (Bm7)yours,

how (Em7)far (F#m7)can (Gmaj9)I (A9sus)go?

Walk a (D)way?

The (A7)thought would nev er cross my (F#m7)mind.

I (Am7)could n’t turn my (D9sus)back (D9)on (G)spring

or (E7)fall,

for your (A9sus)smile

least of (F#)all.

(F#)When (Bm)I

(Bm)say (Em7)“al ways,”

I (D6)mean “for (Am7)ev er.”

I trust to (F#m7)mor row (Bm7)as (E9sus)much as to (E9)day.

I’m (Bm)not

(Bm)a

(D)fraid to say “I (Gmaj9)love

you,”

and I (F#m7)prom ise (Bm7)you I’ll (Em7)nev er (A9sus)say (A7)“good (D)bye.”

We’re (A7)danc ers on a crowd ed (D)floor.

While (Am7)oth er danc ers live from (F#m7)song

to (Bm7)song,

our (Em7)mu (F#m7)sic (Gmaj9)goes (A9sus)on.

On and (D)on.

And (A7)if I nev er leave your (F#m7)arms,

I (Am7)real ly will have (D9sus)trav (D9)eled (G)ev

’ry (E7)where,

for your (A9sus)my

world is (F#)there.

(F#)When (Bm)I

(Bm)say

(Em7)“al ways,”

I (D6)mean “for (Am7)ev er.”

I trust to (F#m7)mor row

(Bm7)as (E9sus)much as to (E9)day.

I’m (Bm)not a

(D)fraid to say “I (Gmaj9)love you,”

and I (F#m7)prom ise (Bm7)you I’ll (Em7)nev er (A9sus)say (A7)“good (D)bye.”

How (C)could I ev er say “good (D)bye?”

The Promise — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Promise" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

About “The Promise

Can I play "The Promise" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Promise" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Promise" by Rosemary Clooney played in?
The Promise is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Promise"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Promise" 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 "The Promise"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Promise"?
"The Promise" was originally performed by Rosemary Clooney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Promise"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, A9, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, C9, Cdom, +14 more.
What other songs by Rosemary Clooney can I play here?
Try "Hey There", "Hindustan", "Memories Of You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Promise"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Promise" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Promise"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Promise" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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