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I (Bb5)nev er said that I would give you sil ver or gold,
or that you would nev er feel the fire or shiv er in the cold.
(Bb)But I (Eb)did say you’d nev er walk through this (Bb)world (Cm7)a lone,
and I (Eb)did say
don’t make this world your home.
I (Bb5)nev er said that fear er taste would n’t (Eb)find you in the night, or have or that (Bb5)lone li ness was some thing you’d nev er have to fight.
(Bb)But I (Eb)did say say be wait ing I’d be right there (Bb)by (Cm7)your side,
(Bb)and I (Eb)did say
I’ll I’ll al ways help you fight.
’Cause you (Eb)know I made a prom ise that I in tend to keep.
My (Bb)grace will be suf fi cient in (Bb)ev ’ry time of need.
My (Eb)love will be the an chor that a you can hold on to.
This is the prom ise,
this is the prom ise I’ve (F)made to you.
I (Bb5)nev er said that friends would nev er turn their on you,
or that that the world a round you fire n’t see you as a fool.
(Bb)But I (Eb)did say, like Me, er you’ll sure ly (Bb)be (Cm7)de spised,
and I (Eb)did say
My ways con found the wise.
I (Bb5)did n’t say you’d nev er taste would the (Eb)bit ter kiss of death, or have to walk (Bb5)lone through ness y Jor dan to en ter in to rest.
(Bb)But I (Eb)did say say be wait ing I’d right on the (Bb)oth (Cm7)er side,
(Bb)and I (Eb)did say
I’ll dry ev ’ry tear you cry.
’Cause you (Eb)know I made a prom ise that I’ve pre pared a place,
and (Bb)some day soon er than think, you’ll (Bb)see Me face to face,
and (Eb)you’ll sing with the an gels and a count less mul ti tude.
This is the prom ise,
this is the prom ise I’ve (F)made to you.
I
(Bb)So
(Eb)just keep on walk ing; don’t turn to the left or right,
and (Bb)in the midst of dark ness
(Bb)let this be your light:
that (Eb)hell can’t sep a rate us and you’re gon na make it through.
This is the prom ise,
this is the prom ise I’ve (F)made to you.
Oh,
this is the prom ise,
this is the prom ise
I’ve made to you.
The Promise — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Promise" by The Martins: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 85 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Promise”
- What key is "The Promise" by The Martins played in?
- The Promise 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 "The Promise"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 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 The Martins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Promise"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj9, F, Fsus4, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Martins can I play here?
- Try "In The Presence Of Jehovah", "Lord Most High". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Promise" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Promise" by The Martins. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Promise" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Promise" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.