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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Promise" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 85 BPM.
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About “The Promise”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Promise" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Promise" is in Eb.
- What key is "The Promise" by The Martins played in?
- The Promise is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Does "The Promise" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Promise" is in the key of Eb at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Promise"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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