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Promises Chords

Maverick City Music Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Promises Chords – Guitar

A powerful worship anthem by Maverick City Music about God’s unwavering faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Worship (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

God of Abraham

D Em

You’re the God of covenant

C G

And of faithful promises

D Em

Time and time a-gain

C G

You have proven You’ll do

D

Just what You said

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Verse 2

G

God of Jacob

D Em

You’re the God of miracles

C G

The visions that You speak

D Em

You see the de-pest parts of me

C G

And You tell me that You

D

Love me still

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Bridge

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

My anchor in the wilderness

C G

In ev-ery test my confidence

D

In Your goodness, oh

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

You’ve never failed me yet

C G

And I never will for-get

D

You’ve never failed me yet

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Outro

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Practice tip: Master the G, D, Em, C progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics; it repeats throughout the song and forms its core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Promises"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Promises" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Promises" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Promises"?

It was written by Dante Bowe, Joe Barnes, Naomi Raine, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Promises Chords – Ukulele

A powerful worship anthem by Maverick City Music about God’s unwavering faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

God of Abraham

D Em

You’re the God of covenant

C G

And of faithful promises

D Em

Time and time a-gain

C G

You have proven You’ll do

D

Just what You said

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Verse 2

G

God of Jacob

D Em

You’re the God of miracles

C G

The visions that You speak

D Em

You see the de-pest parts of me

C G

And You tell me that You

D

Love me still

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Bridge

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

My anchor in the wilderness

C G

In ev-ery test my confidence

D

In Your goodness, oh

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

You’ve never failed me yet

C G

And I never will for-get

D

You’ve never failed me yet

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Outro

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Practice tip: Master the G, D, Em, C progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics; it repeats throughout the song and forms its core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Promises"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Promises" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Promises" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Promises"?

It was written by Dante Bowe, Joe Barnes, Naomi Raine, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Promises Chords – Piano

A powerful worship anthem by Maverick City Music about God’s unwavering faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

God of Abraham

D Em

You’re the God of covenant

C G

And of faithful promises

D Em

Time and time a-gain

C G

You have proven You’ll do

D

Just what You said

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Verse 2

G

God of Jacob

D Em

You’re the God of miracles

C G

The visions that You speak

D Em

You see the de-pest parts of me

C G

And You tell me that You

D

Love me still

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Bridge

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

My anchor in the wilderness

C G

In ev-ery test my confidence

D

In Your goodness, oh

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

You’ve never failed me yet

C G

And I never will for-get

D

You’ve never failed me yet

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Outro

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Practice tip: Master the G, D, Em, C progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics; it repeats throughout the song and forms its core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Promises"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Promises" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Promises" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Promises"?

It was written by Dante Bowe, Joe Barnes, Naomi Raine, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Promises Chords – Banjo

A powerful worship anthem by Maverick City Music about God’s unwavering faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

God of Abraham

D Em

You’re the God of covenant

C G

And of faithful promises

D Em

Time and time a-gain

C G

You have proven You’ll do

D

Just what You said

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Verse 2

G

God of Jacob

D Em

You’re the God of miracles

C G

The visions that You speak

D Em

You see the de-pest parts of me

C G

And You tell me that You

D

Love me still

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Bridge

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

My anchor in the wilderness

C G

In ev-ery test my confidence

D

In Your goodness, oh

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

You’ve never failed me yet

C G

And I never will for-get

D

You’ve never failed me yet

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Outro

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Practice tip: Master the G, D, Em, C progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics; it repeats throughout the song and forms its core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Promises"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Promises" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Promises" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Promises"?

It was written by Dante Bowe, Joe Barnes, Naomi Raine, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Promises Chords – Mandolin

A powerful worship anthem by Maverick City Music about God’s unwavering faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

God of Abraham

D Em

You’re the God of covenant

C G

And of faithful promises

D Em

Time and time a-gain

C G

You have proven You’ll do

D

Just what You said

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Verse 2

G

God of Jacob

D Em

You’re the God of miracles

C G

The visions that You speak

D Em

You see the de-pest parts of me

C G

And You tell me that You

D

Love me still

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Bridge

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

My anchor in the wilderness

C G

In ev-ery test my confidence

D

In Your goodness, oh

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

You’ve never failed me yet

C G

And I never will for-get

D

You’ve never failed me yet

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Outro

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Practice tip: Master the G, D, Em, C progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics; it repeats throughout the song and forms its core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Promises"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Promises" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Promises" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Promises"?

It was written by Dante Bowe, Joe Barnes, Naomi Raine, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Promises Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship anthem by Maverick City Music about God’s unwavering faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

God of Abraham

D Em

You’re the God of covenant

C G

And of faithful promises

D Em

Time and time a-gain

C G

You have proven You’ll do

D

Just what You said

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Verse 2

G

God of Jacob

D Em

You’re the God of miracles

C G

The visions that You speak

D Em

You see the de-pest parts of me

C G

And You tell me that You

D

Love me still

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Bridge

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

My anchor in the wilderness

C G

In ev-ery test my confidence

D

In Your goodness, oh

G

I put my faith in Jesus

D Em

You’ve never failed me yet

C G

And I never will for-get

D

You’ve never failed me yet

Chorus

G D

Though the storms may come and the winds may blow

Em

I’ll re-main steadfast

C G

And let my heart learn, when You speak a word

D

It will come to pass

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Outro

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Em C

Great is Your faithfulness to me

G D

From the rising sun to the setting same

C G

I will praise Your name oh

D G

Great is Your faithfulness to me

Practice tip: Master the G, D, Em, C progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics; it repeats throughout the song and forms its core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Promises"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Promises" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Promises" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Promises"?

It was written by Dante Bowe, Joe Barnes, Naomi Raine, and released in 2020.