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