The Theory Of Relativity - Promise Me This Chords

Key: C Instrumental Intro: | C F | C | | F C | C | Verse 1: C F - My mom and I were always close C I was an only child. Am C See, mom had lost three others Dm G7 Before it clicked with me. C G She called me her miracle Am C "Mira" for short. F And the love in her C Was bigger than the sea.

Interlude: | C | F C | Chorus: F C And she'd say "Promise me this, Mira: G C Enjoy your time on earth. F C D7 G7 - Always appreciate the wonder of your birth. F C Am Cm F7 Promise me this Mira, don't waste a single day. C D7 G C - Before you know it dear, it all can fade away." Interlude: | C | F C | | F C | C | Verse 2: C - We lived a meager life F C But me I didn't really care. Am C When you're used to having nothing Dm G7 You don't miss the things you lack. C G Am G And Dad was a drinker, could not hold a job. F G C And one day, he left, and never came back. Chorus: F C And mom said "Promise me this, Mira: G C Never make a fuss. F Em D7 G7 - Your father's journey, is somewhere without us. F C Am Cm F7 Promise me this, Mira. Don't ever miss his touch. C D7 G C - It only means I get to love you twice as much. Bridge: Am G F C D7 G C C Mom saw no limitation of drea-eams for me Am E C F D7 D7 G But she knew a good education would be the key. Verse 3: C So - I studied hard. F C When I got lost, Mom encouraged me. Am G Then, in time a won a scholarship Dm G To the college of my choice. C G Am G Mom was so proud of me, she burst at the scene. F C When she spoke I heard the passion in her voice. Chorus: F C She said, "Promise me this, Mira: G C Don't ever look behind. F C D7 G7 - You've got a chance right now, the future's yours to find. F C Am Cm F7 Promise me this, Mira don't waste a single day. C D7 G C - Before you know it dear, it all can fade away. Interlude: | C | F C | Verse 4: C F C - A few days later, Mama fell and dropped her groceries. Am C Dm G7 But inside we both knew that something more was going on. C G Am G I prayed for a miracle, I cried myself dry. F C But six weeks later Mama was gone. Bridge: Am G F C D Now and then I think about the things that Mama missed Dm G C But instead of tears, my heart begins to stir. Am G F D7 ‘Cause she's the one who made me see that miracles exist. Dm G So I just smiled, and whispered this to her. Chorus: F C "I promise you this, Mama: G C I will make it through. F C D7 G7 - ‘Cause now I understand, the miracle was you. F C I promise you this, Mama Am Cm F7 I won't waste a single day. C D G F - And my miracle will never fade away. Instrumental Outro: | F C | D C |