Promises by Maverick City Music — album cover

Promises Chords

Maverick City Music · Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1

86 BPM 6/8 2:56 Beginner worship

Chords5

InIntro3 bars

V1Verse 16 bars

God of Abraham

You're the God of covenant

.And faithful promises

Time and time again

.You have proven

.You'll do just what You said

PCPre Chorus6 bars

Though the storms may come

.And the winds may blow

.I'll remain steadfast

.And let my heart learn

.When You speak a word

.It will come to pass

CChorus12 bars

Great is Your faithful-ness to me

From the rising sun to the setting same

.I will praise Your name

Great is Your faithful-ness to me

IiNSTRUMENTAL3 bars

V2Verse 26 bars

God from age to age

.Though the earth may pass away

.Your word remains the same

.Your history can prove

There's nothing You can't do

.You're faithful and true

PCPre ChorusRepeat · 6 bars

CChorusRepeat · 12 bars

I2iNSTRUMENTAL 23 bars

BBridge6 bars

.I put my faith in Jesus

.My anchor to the ground

.My hope and firm foundation

.He'll never let me down

Beyond the notes

A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Promises on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.

Easiest on guitar

Open chords in G. A capo on fret 3 sounds like the original key of Bb.

EmCGDBm

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Promises chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of Bb Original: GmEbBbFDm
Key of G: EmCGDBm
Key of C: AmFCGEm
Key of D: BmGDAF#m
Key of A: F#mDAEC#m
Key of E: C#mAEBG#m
Key of F: DmBbFCAm

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About Promises

Promises by Maverick City Music — Bb major, 86 BPM, beginner. Built around Bb, Gm, Eb and F. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Intro, Verse, Pre Chorus, Chorus, iNSTRUMENTAL and Bridge, using 5 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and Bb major is warm and noble — popular in jazz.

Chord progressions in this song: I–V–vi–IV (Axis), vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive)

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Promises?

Promises was written by Dante Bowe, performed here by Maverick City Music. It appears on the album "Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1".

What key is Promises in?

Promises is in Bb major.

What are the chords in Promises?

The chord chart uses 5 chords: Gm, Eb, Bb, F, Dm.

How fast is Promises?

Promises is played at 86 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is Promises easy to play?

Promises is built around 4 main chords — 5 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner. Most beginners can learn it in one session.

Can I get a printable PDF of Promises?

Yes — click PDF in the toolbar above for a printable, transposable chord chart for Promises by Maverick City Music. Free, no signup needed.

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