Story Behind The Song
I wrote the change for the Collaborators CD. After the rhythm track was recorded I wrote the lyric.
Song Description
"Promises" is a song about a man in love with a woman hoping their relationship will continue to be as great as it is now. Just promise me you'll be standing there.
| Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
Jazz - Swing, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Endearing |
Subject |
Madly In Love |
| Similar Artists |
Amos Lee, George Benson |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Promises
by Larry Heyl
C7 Dmin7 G7 C7 C7/B7
I see you standing here, By my side.
D9 G7 C7 Dmin7/G7
You look so good to me.
C7 Dmin7 G7 C7 C7/B7
I'll always be with you, I'll never hide.
D9 G7 C7
You know you can count on me.
Chorus
F7 B9 C9 A7
Every day is new, every night a delight
Amin7 D9 G7 Ab7/G7
I'm right here with you, holding on with all my might
C7 Dmin7 G7 C7 C7/B7
I don't know what it means, don't really care.
D9 G7 C7 Dmin7/G7
Just promise me you'll be standing there.
C7 Dmin7 G7 C7 C7/B7
Another day, another time,
D9 G7 C7 Dmin7/G7
Another way to make you mine.
C7 Dmin7 G7 C7 C7/B7
Standing in the light, of the bright sunshine.
D9 G7 C7
Our fingers intertwined.
Repeat Chorus
Last time repeat last line and end on C6