Lyrics

After thirty short years of loving
I’ve realized that you’ve gone
Whatever happened to the promises
We made when we were young

So now I’m here without you
And I don’t know what to do
I can’t stand to be without you now

I’ve been crying over photographs
And they’re tearing me apart
Trying unsuccessfully to mend my broken heart

Because I’m ever so lonely
Without you around
I only wish to be beside you now

I’m old and all alone and loving you
And I’m hoping soon I’ll leave this world
And come to be with you
But now I’m aching deep inside
And I never really thought that I’d be
Holding on to promises

[Interlude]

For three long years I’ve been alone
Since the day you left my love for you has grown
So lay me down and let me come to you
Cause I’m holding on to promises

Youth is now a fantasy
And I know my time has come
I’ve paid my dues in this old world
And I’m just too old to run

You see, I’m lost without you
And I just can’t stand the pain
I’m only wishing I could hold you now

The day draws to dusk
And youth will fade away with time
And I sleep a little easier
Just knowing you were mine

But those years are behind me
And I’ve read the final page
And I know that I’ll be with you now

You see, I’m alone and loving you
And I know that soon I’ll leave this world
And come to be with you
Happiness wells deep inside
Just knowing now that I’ll be
Holding up to all those promises
Promises