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Don't Make Promises chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Seems like the songs we're singing,

they're all about tomorrow

Tunes to promises that you can't keep

Every moment bringing

Love I can only borrow

Now you're telling me lies

In your sleep
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Do you think I'm not aware
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Of what you're saying
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C

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Is it hard to keep me where

you want me to stay?
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No, don't go, I'll be clear

Don't make promises that

you can't keep

Don't make promises that

you can't keep

Because we had a chance to find it

Oh, but time was now or never

You promised me things that I'd need
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Oh, but then the things behind me

It took away the chance forever

You tellin' me lies in your sleep
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Do you think I'm not aware
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C

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Of what you're sayin'
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G

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Oh, why you're sayin'
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Is it hard to keep me where

You want me stayin'
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Oh, don't go on betrayin'

Don't make promises that

you can't keep

Don't make promises that
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you can't keep
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Because it seems that the songs we're singing,

they're all about tomorrow

Tunes to promises that
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C

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you can't keep
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Every moment bringing the
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love I can only borrow
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C

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G

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Now you're telling me lies in your sleep
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Do you think I'm not aware

of what you're saying
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Or why you're saying it
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Is it hard to keep me where you want me stayin',
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oh, don't go on keepin' changin'

Don't make promises that

you can't keep

Don't make promises that

you can't keep

Don't make promises that

you can't keep
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Don't make promises that you can't keep
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C

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G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • F

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Don't Make Promises by Chris Smither is G major.

The primary chords used in Don't Make Promises are G, C, D, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Don't Make Promises is approximately 71 beats per minute.

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