
The Promise
by Sturgill Simpsonon Metamodern Sounds In Country MusicThis is Sturgill’s downcast cover of When In Rome’s 1988 hit of the same name. As Sturgill said in one of his NPR interviews:
I believe it’s one of about three thousand brilliant compositions from the 80’s… Read More If you need a friend, don't look to a stranger
You know in the end, I'll always be there
But 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 know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
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 know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me
I promise, I promise you I will