Oh Promise Me is a popular song written by Reginald De Koven with lyrics by Clement Scott. It was composed in 1887 for the operetta Robin Hood, which was first performed in Chicago.
The song quickly became a popular and beloved standard, and has been recorded by many different artists over the years. Its enduring popularity has led to its use in numerous films, TV shows, and other media.
The Lyrics Author
The song’s lyrics speak of a pledge of love and devotion between two people, and its romantic melody is often used in weddings and other celebrations of love. and were written by an English writer named Clement Scott. Scott was a journalist, playwright, and theatre critic, who wrote for several newspapers and magazines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his support of the arts and his championing of new theatrical works, and he is credited with popularizing the term “The Yellow Book” to refer to the literary and artistic magazine of the same name. In addition to his work as a writer and critic, Scott was also an accomplished poet and playwright, and his contributions to the arts helped to shape the cultural landscape of his time.
Lyrics in English
Oh promise me that someday you and I
Will take our love together to some sky
Where we can be alone and faith renew,
And find the hollows where those flowers grew,
Those first sweet violets of early spring,
Which come in whispers, thrill us both, and sing
Of love unspeakable that is to be;
Oh promise me!
Oh promise me that you will take my hand,
The most unworthy in this lonely land,
And let me sit beside you in your eyes,
Seeing the vision of our paradise,
Hearing God’s message while the organ rolls
Its mighty music to our very souls,
No love less perfect than a life with thee;
Oh promise me!
Recordings
Some of the notable recordings of “Oh Promise Me” include those by artists such as Mario Lanza, Richard Tauber, and Lawrence Tibbett. The song has also been performed by various instrumental ensembles, including symphony orchestras and string quartets. Overall, “Oh Promise Me” remains a classic and beloved romantic song that has stood the test of time.
The Arrangement for Guitar
Fernando Neves arranged Oh Promise Me for Acoustic Guitar in Fingerstyle. The following video shows the Score, Tablature, Chords and Fingering. You can practice playing along. Click at the You Tube gear to change the video speed, so you can practice in a more comfortable speed until you master it.
The song is in the key of E Major, Time Signature 4/4 and at 75 bpm. You also can buy the sheet music by clicking the button under the video.
