The Promise

Words & Music:

Tracy Chapman

[capo 5]  [vamp chords]  C  C/B  C/F  C/G  [2x]

 

[opening vamp chords]

If you wait for me------, then I'll come for you.

   Em         F        G      Em     F                G7        C [vamp chords]

Although I've traveled far, I always hold a place for you in my heart.

If you think of me; if you miss me once in a while.

Then I'll return to you; I'll return and fill that space in your heart.

 

CHORUS:

C/B         Am   F           G          C    G/B Am

Remembering your touch, your kiss, your warm embrace,

Am   F       G   C    G/B  Am      F        G   C [vamp chords]

I'll find my way back to-- you, if you'd be waiting.

 

If you dream of me like I dream of you.

In a place that's warm and dark;

In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart.

 

CHORUS

 

Oh I've longed for you and I have desired.

To see your face, your smile; to be with you wherever you are.

 

LAST CHORUS:

Remembering your touch, your kiss, your warm embrace,

I'll find my way back to you; please say you'll be waiting. [vamp chords 1x]

 

Am       F     G         C       G/B     Am

Together again, it would feel so good to be

Am      F     G     C      G/B      Am

In your arms; where all my journeys end.

                  G                C       G/B      Am

If you can make a promise; if it's one that you can keep,

  F               G           F  G     C  [vamp chords]

I vow to come for you, if you wait for me.

Am  F       G  [tacit]                  [vamp chords]

And say you'll hold a place for me in your heart.

[repeat last line 3x over the intro chords]