Tracy Chapman - The Promise

capo on 1st or whatever note you feel comfortable in singing; )

C C/B C/A C/G ( play twice )

C C/B C/A C/G C C/B C/A C/G
if you wait for me then i’ll come for you
F G Am G
although i’ve traveled far
F G Am F G C C/B C/A C/G
i always hold a place for you in my heart

if you think of me , if you miss me once in awhile
then i’ll return to you
i’ll return and fill that space in your heart

Am
remembering
F
your touch
G
your kiss
C C/B C/A
your warm embrace
F G C C/B C/A
i’ll find my way back to you
F G C C/B C/A C/G C C/B C/A C/G
if you’ll be waiting

if you dream of me like i dream of you
in a place that’s warm and dark
in a place where i can feel the beating of your heart

chorus

oh i’ve longed for you and i have desired
to see your face your smile
to be with you wherever you are

remembering
your touch
your kiss
your warm embrace
i’ll find my way back to you
C C/B C/A C/G Am
please say you’ll be waiting

F G
together again
C C/B C/A
it would feel so good to be
F G
in your arms
C C/B C/A
where all my journeys end
F G
if you can make a promise
C C/B C/A F G
if it’s one that you can keep , i vow to come for you
F G C C/B C/A C/G C/E F G Am
if you wait for me and say you’ll hold
F G ( pause ) C C/B C/A C/G
a place for me in your heart
C C/B C/A C/G
a place for me in your heart
a place for me in your heart
a place for me in your heart .

/jon