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
And 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 wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
C G C
I promise, I promise you I will.
C AM
When your day is through, and so is your temper,
F C
You know what to do, I'm gonna always be there.
AM
Sometimes if I shout, it's not what's intended.
F AM
These words just come out, with no gripe to bear.
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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 wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
C 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
And if I had to walk the world, that make you fall for me,
C G C
I promise you, I promise you I will.
AM F
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...
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 wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
C G
I promise you, 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
And if I have to walk the world to make you fall for me,
C G C
I promise you, I promise you I will ...
F C
I will... I will...
C
I will...
