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Making promises chords by
Indigo Girls
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G

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What am I gonna
C
C

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do with you?
Am
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D
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G
G

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So far away, it makes me blue
C
C

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I never mind just being alone
Am
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C
C

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D
D

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but I felt defeated and I let it show
G
G

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E
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You know I could have ridden the rainbow
Am
Am

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And this once I needed you to
D
D

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let me know
Verse 2
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G

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CHORUS:
C
C

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I couldn't keep myself from
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making promises
D
D

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D

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I'm of two hearts and up all night
C
C

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I couldn't keep myself
A
A

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from making promises

I'm gonna get it right this time
D
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Verse 3
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C
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Who's gonna say you paid your dues
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With the strung out soundman
C
C

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and the promoter dude?
D
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Verse 4
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With a pat on the back just
C
C

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a little far down
Am
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You cut your teeth on
C
C

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D
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a drinking crowd
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G

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E
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Ah never mind you didn't make it
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What's the point if you're never gonna
D
D

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shake it?
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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CHORUS: And
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Am
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when
C
C

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the spring is coming around
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And I'm feeling braver I'm
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D
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G
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gonna lay it down

And when the teenage
C
C

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hoodlums come out
Am
Am

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A
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I'm gonna give 'em a smile
D
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And just a little doubt
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E
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Ah never mind you didn't make it
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What's the point if you're never
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gonna shake
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it?
C
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Verse 6
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CHORUS:
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • Am

  • E

  • A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Making promises by Indigo girls is A major.

The primary chords used in Making promises are D, A, E, Bm, F#, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, E, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Making promises is approximately 162 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Making promises using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Making promises. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Indigo girls.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Making promises to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Making promises by Indigo girls on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.