The Promise
By Sturgill Simpson
CD: Metamodern Sounds In Country Music (2014)
Tabbed By Larry Mofle

When playing the G, use your pinky on the low E. Change to the C twice quickly (as noted G C-C G)
leaving your pinky on the low E.


Capo 4

Intro:
G C-C G
G C-C G

              G      C-C G
If you need a friend
G               Em
Don't look to a stranger
                C
You know in the end
               G     C-C G
I'll always be there
                   G     C-C G
But when you're in doubt
G                  Em
And when you're in danger
                 C
Take a look all around
            G     C-C G
And I'll be there


Chorus 1:
    G                                                      G/F#
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
  Em
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
    C                                Cm  
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
   G          D             G       
I promise, I promise you I will


When your day is through
And so is your temper
You know what to do
I'm gonna always be there
Sometimes if I shout
It's not what's intended
These words just come out
With no gripe to bear

Chorus

Solo

G    G-G/F#-Em C x2 - End with D after 2nd time

Chorus 1

Chorus 2:

G                                                         G/F#
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
  Em
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
    C                     Cm  
But if I had the power to make you fall for me
   G          D             G       
I promise, I promise you I will