A Father's Promise
Alan Jackson

Verse 1
[C] She was just a small town girl, with [Am] stars in her eyes
But [F] life took a turn one night, caught [G] by surprise
By a [C] man who promised her the world but [Am] left too soon
With a [F] child on the way, and [G] tears beneath the moon

Chorus
But a [C] father's love knows no bounds, and he [Am] swore he'd find a way
To [F] bring honor to her name, to [G] brighten up her day
He [C] found a decent man, his [Am] promise never broken
And [F] love grew in the silence, in [G] words left unspoken

Verse 2
The [C] man he found was kind and true, [Am] strong as he could be
He [F] took her hand, and the child's, and [G] said, "Come with me"
[C] Together they faced the storm, the [Am] past they left behind
And [F] in that simple journey, true [G] love they would find

Chorus
But a [C] father's love knows no bounds, and he [Am] swore he'd find a way
To [F] bring honor to her name, to [G] brighten up her day
He [C] found a decent man, his [Am] promise never broken
And [F] love grew in the silence, in [G] words left unspoken

Bridge
Through the [F] trials and the tears, they [G] built a life anew
She [C] found her heart mending, with [Am] each day that she knew
That [F] happiness can be a choice, and [G] love can heal the pain
With her [C] children and her man, in [Am] sunshine or in rain

Chorus
But a [C] father's love knows no bounds, and he [Am] swore he'd find a way
To [F] bring honor to her name, to [G] brighten up her day
He [C] found a decent man, his [Am] promise never broken
And [F] love grew in the silence, in [G] words left unspoken

Outro
Now they [F] live in quiet peace, where [G] love forever stays
A [C] father's promise kept them strong, in [Am] so many ways
So if [F] you ever doubt the strength of [G] love that's pure and true
Re [C] member this story, and it'll [Am] carry you through

Drum Beat and Tempo for "A Father's Promise"

Tempo:

• BPM (Beats Per Minute): 72
  • The song would have a slow, steady tempo to underscore the emotional and heartfelt storytelling aspects of the ballad.

Drum Beat:

• Verse:

  • Kick on 1 and 3
  • Snare on 2 and 4
  • Hi-hats playing 8th notes

    Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-
    Snare : ----O-------O---
    Kick  : o-------o-------

• Chorus:

  • Kick on 1 and 3
  • Snare on 2 and 4
  • Hi-hats continue on 8th notes but more emphasis on the first beat.

    Hi-Hat: x-X-x-x-x-X-x-x-
    Snare : ----O-------O---
    Kick  : o-------o-------

• Bridge:

  • Slightly more dynamic to emphasize the change in the song's narrative.
  • Kick on 1, 2-and, and 3
  • Snare on 2 and 4
  • Hi-hats continue on 8th notes but with occasional open hi-hats.

    Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-
    Snare : ----O-------O---
    Kick  : o-o---o---------
    Open H: ------O---------

• Outro:

  • Similar to verse, going back to the simpler beat to bring the song to a gentle close.
  • Kick on 1 and 3
  • Snare on 2 and 4
  • Hi-hats playing 8th notes

    Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-
    Snare : ----O-------O---
    Kick  : o-------o-------

This simple yet emotional drum pattern ensures the focus remains on the touching lyrics and storytelling of "A Father's Promise."