Promise chords by
Violent Femmes

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Key: F# major•

Intro 1

F#

F#

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E

E

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F#

F#

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E

E

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F#

F#

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E

E

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F#

F#

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E

E

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Verse 1

F#

F#

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Y'_ know

E

E

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F#

F#

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that I want your loving

E

E

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But my logic tells me that it ain't

F#

F#

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never gonna happen

E

E

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And then my defense'd say

D

D

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F#

F#

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I didn't want it any_ way

E

E

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But you know some_ times I'm a liar

Verse 2

B

B

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A

A

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Could you ever want me to love you

B

B

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A

A

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Could you ever want me to care

F#

F#

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E

E

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Disregard my nervousness

F#

F#

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E

E

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Please ig_ nore my vacant stares

Verse 3

C#m

C#m

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B

B

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'Cause just what I've been through

A

A

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F#

F#

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Is nothing like where I'm going to

E

E

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Give me some sign to pursue

F#

F#

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E

E

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A prom_ ise

F#

F#

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E

E

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Verse 4

B

B

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And your unhappy

F#

F#

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E

E

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This is only a guess

F#

F#

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E

E

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F#

F#

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E

E

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F#

F#

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Do you know what it's like to hate

E

E

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D

D

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F#

F#

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When it's way down deep in_ side

E

E

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Oh

Verse 5

F#

F#

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E

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god I hate what's

been done to my life

F#

F#

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E

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I could rule the pain

D

D

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F#m

F#m

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F#

F#

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E

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D

D

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I could rule the night

F#

F#

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E

E

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Or would I ruin my salvation

Verse 6

F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

E

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F#

F#

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Ruin my mind rules your pains

E

E

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F#

F#

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Rulers of the night

E

E

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Ruin your salvation

F#

F#

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E

E

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Ruin your mind

Outro 1

F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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B

B

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A

A

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B

B

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E

E

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A

A

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F#

F#

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E

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F#

F#

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E

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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A

A

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D

D

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F#

F#

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E

E

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D

D

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F#m

F#m

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F#

F#

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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F#

F#

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E

E

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B

B

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Chords

F#
E
D
B
A
C#m
F#m

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Promise?

The original key of Promise by Violent Femmes is F# major.

What are the main chords for Promise?

The primary chords used in Promise are F#, E, D, B, A, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play Promise?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Promise beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#, E, D, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Promise?

The tempo of Promise is approximately 167 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Promise?

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

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

Is there a tuner available for Promise?

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