I Broke a Promise Lyrics

I put my hand in my pocket searching for my comb,
I found a picture of a girl that I'd once known,
And it set my mind a-thinkin' what I thought I could forget,
The one mistake in my lifetime, my only one regret.
I broke a promise like I broke her heart so good,
She thought I'd never leave, but then again I knew I would,
I can't explain it, couldn't find the words to say,
I knew I loved her, in a very special way.

As I gaze upon this face, looking back at me,
I know it's just a photograph of tear stained memories,
But today it's not the first time and I know it's not the last,
When I'll be hurt by a memory of pictures from the past.
I broke a promise like I broke her heart so good,
She thought I'd never leave, but then I again I knew I would,
I can't explain it, couldn't find the words to say,
I knew I loved her, in a very special way.

You're here with me, my darlin' in the palm of my hand,
And as I'm dreaming, I'm hoping your love will understand,
But tonight I'll write a letter with words straight from my heart,
I'm asking your sweet forgiveness and to make another start.
I broke a promise like I broke her heart so good,
She thought I'd never leave, but then again I knew I would,
I can't explain it, couldn't find the words to say,
I knew I loved her, in a very special way;
In a very special way.

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From his album: "Travelling Country Man"