Standard (EADGBE)

If you need a friend, don't look to a stranger,

 You know in the end, I'll always be there.

 And when you're in doubt, and when you're in danger,

 Take a look all around, and I'll be there.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)

 But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,

I promise, I promise you I will.

When your day is through, and so is your temper,

 You know what to do, I'm gonna always be there.

 Sometimes if I shout, it's not what's intended.

 These words just come out, with no gripe to bear.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)

 But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,

I promise, I promise you...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)

 And if I had to walk the world, that make you fall for me,

I promise you, I promise you I will.

I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)

 But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,

I promise you, I promise you...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)

I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)

 And if I have to walk the world to make you fall for me,

I promise you, I promise you I will ...

I will... I will...

 I will...