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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Promises Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Promises Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Promises Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Promises Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Promises Chords – Mandolin
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D
Chorus
G – D
Em
C – G
D
G – D
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D
Chorus
G – D
Em
C – G
D
G – D
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
Bridge
G
D – Em
C – G
D
G
D – Em
C – G
D
Chorus
G – D
Em
C – G
D
G – D
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
Outro
G – D
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
G – D
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
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.