Intro: F C Am F C
C Am
If you need a friend, don't look to a stranger
F C
You know in the end, I'll always be there
Am
But when you're in doubt, and when you're in danger
F C
Take a look all around, and I'll be there
C
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
Am
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
F
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me, (I promise)
C G C
I promise, I promise you I will
C F Am
When your day is through, and so is your temper
C F C
You know what to do, I'm gonna always be there
C Am
Sometimes if I shout, it's not what's intended
F C
These words just come out, with no gripe to bear
C
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
Am
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
F
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me, (I promise)
C Am G
I promise, I promise you
C
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
Am
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
F
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me, (I promise)
C Am G C
I promise you, I promise you I will
Solo: C Am F
C Am F
I tell you, I need to tell you, I gonna tell you, I gonna tell you
C
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
Am
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
F
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me, (I promise)
C Am G
I promise, I promise you
C
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
Am
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
F
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me, (I promise)
C Am G Am F C
I promise you, I promise you I will, I will, I will