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The Promise

"The Promise" is a synth-pop ballad originally written in the key of G major by the English band When in Rome. The song was released in 1987 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. Composed by all members of the band, Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann, and Michael Floreale, the track gained significant popularity in the United States, reaching the 11th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Interestingly, "The Promise" did not receive the same level of success in their home country, the United Kingdom. The melodic composition of the song features a catchy chorus, fueled by energetic synthesizers and heartfelt vocals, which perfectly captures the essence of '80s new wave music.
The Promise - When in Rome

The Promise – When in Rome – 1987

c d f e d e
c d f e d e c
c d f e d a
c d f e d e c g

If you need a friend
DO FA MI RE SOL
Don't look to a stranger
DO FA MI RE FA MI
You know in the end
MI FA MI RE la
I'll always be there
la FA FA SOL MI
And when you're in doubt
la FA MI RE SOL
And when you're in danger
la FA MI RE FA MI
Take a look all around
MI FA MI RE la
And I'll be there
la FA FA MI DO
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
SOL SOL MI MI RE RE DO DO SI SI DO DO sol
( I promise you )
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
DO SI DO SI DO SI DO SI RE DO SI DO
( I promise you )
But if you wait around a while I'll make you fall for me
FA FA FA SOL FA MI RE DO RE DO RE MI
( I promise you )
I promise , I promise you , I will
FA MI RE FA MI RE DO SI DO
When your day is through
DO FA MI RE SOL
And so is your temper
DO FA MI RE FA MI
You know what to c
MI FA MI RE la
I'm gonna always be there
la FA FA SOL MI
Sometimes if I shout
la FA MI RE SOL
It's not what's intended
la FA MI RE FA MI
These words just come out
MI FA MI RE la
With no cross to bear
la FA FA MI DO
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
SOL SOL MI MI RE RE DO DO SI SI DO DO sol
( I promise you )
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
DO SI DO SI DO SI DO SI RE DO SI DO
( I promise you )
But if you wait around a while I'll make you fall for me
FA FA FA SOL FA MI RE DO RE DO RE MI
( I promise you )
I promise , I promise you
FA MI RE FA MI RE DO
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
SOL SOL MI MI RE RE DO DO SI SI DO DO sol
( I promise you )
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
DO SI DO SI DO SI DO SI RE DO SI DO
( I promise you )
And if I had to walk the world I'd make you fall for me
FA FA FA SOL FA MI RE DO RE DO RE MI
I promise you , I promise you I will
FA MI RE DO FA MI RE DO SI DO
Gotta tell you
DO DO DO DO sol
Need to tell you
DO DO DO DO sol
Gotta tell you
DO DO DO DO sol
I've gotta tell you
DO DO DO DO sol
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
SOL SOL MI MI RE RE DO DO SI SI DO DO sol
( I promise you )
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
DO SI DO SI DO SI DO SI RE DO SI DO
( I promise you )
But if you wait around a while I'll make you fall for me
FA FA FA SOL FA MI RE DO RE DO RE MI
( I promise you )
I promise , I promise you
FA MI RE FA MI RE DO
I'm sorry but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
SOL SOL MI MI RE RE DO DO SI SI DO DO sol
( I promise you )
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
DO SI DO SI DO SI DO SI RE DO SI DO
( I promise you )
And if I had to walk the world I'd make you fall for me
FA FA FA SOL FA MI RE DO RE DO RE MI
I promise you , I promise you I will
FA MI RE DO FA MI RE DO SI DO
I will , I will
SI DO SI DO