In the morning when I wake up
If indeed I ever wake up again
Promise me you'll be there
Promise me you'll be there
And not some place else
Promise me you'll be there

And if I hurt you I don't mean it
It's not me it's just some scared old man
Promise me you won't cry
Promise me you won't cry
Don't let the tears fall down
Promise me you won't cry

Promise me you'll love me still
When no one else around here will
Promise me you won't forget me
I can change things if you let me

I hope I make you somewhat happy
Hope you smile when you think about me
Promise me you won't lie to me
Promise me you won't lie
Just tell me how you feel
Promise me you won't lie

And promise me that you will stay
When everybody else just drifts away
Promise me you won't forget me
I can change things if you let me

First verse