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The Cranberries
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Ooh Ooh
D
D

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D

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C
C

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C
C

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Ooh Ooh
Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
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Ooh Ooh
D
D

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C
C

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C
C

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Ooh Ooh
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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
2

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(Band comes in)
D
D

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C
C

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C
C

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Verse 1
Em
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You'd better believe I'm coming
Bm
Bm
2

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You'd better believe what I say
D
D

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You'd better hold on

to your promises, because
C
C

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You bet you'll get what you deserve
Em
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She's going to leave him over
Bm
Bm
2

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She's going take her love away
D
D

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So much for your eternal vows
C
C

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Well it does not matter anyway
Pre-chorus 1
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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Why can't you stay here awhile
D
D

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Stay here awhile
C
C

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Stay with me
Chorus 1
Em
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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
Bm
2

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All the promises we made (promises we)
D
D

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All the meaningless and empty words
C
C

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I prayed, prayed, prayed
Em
Em

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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
Bm
2

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All the promises we broke (promises we)
D
D

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All the meaningless and empty words
C
C

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I spoke, spoke, spoke
Em
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
Bm
Bm
2

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Do-do-do Do-do-do
D
D

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Do-do-do Do-do-do
C
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
Verse 2
Em
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What of all the things that you taught me
Bm
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2

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What of all the things that you'd say
D
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What of all your prophetic preaching
C
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You're just throwing it all away
Em
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Maybe we should burn the house down
Bm
Bm
2

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Have ourselves another fight
D
D

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Leave the cobwebs in the closet
C
C

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'Cause tearing them out is just not right
Pre-chorus 2
Em
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Bm
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2

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Why can't you stay here awhile
D
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Stay here awhile
C
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Stay with me
Chorus 2
Em
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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
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All the promises we made (promises we)
D
D

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All the meaningless and empty words
C
C

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I prayed, prayed, prayed
Em
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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
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All the promises we broke (promises we)
D
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All the meaningless and empty words
C
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I spoke, spoke, spoke
Interlude 1
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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
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Oh, oh, oh
D
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Oh, oh, oh
C
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Oh, oh, oh
Chorus 3
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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
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All the promises we made (promises we)
D
D

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All the meaningless and empty words
C
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I prayed, prayed, prayed
Em
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Oh, oh, oh
Bm
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All the promises we broke (promises we)
D
D

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All the meaningless and empty words
C
C

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I spoke, spoke, spoke
Outro 1
Em
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Oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh
Bm
Bm
2

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Oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh
D
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Oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh
C
C

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Oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh, oh eh
Em
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
Bm
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2

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Do-do-do Do-do-do
D
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
C
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
Em
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
D
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
C
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Do-do-do Do-do-do
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Promises by The Cranberries is E minor.

The primary chords used in Promises are Em, Bm, D, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Promises is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Promises 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, 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 The Cranberries.

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