The Promise

(Kris Kristofferson)



You gave me back my soul again by showin' me

The laughter and the wonder in your eyes

Saved me from the shuttered man

I used to be opened up the windows of my life

And the happiness you've given me for

Lovin' you is sweeter love and deeper every day.



I can't stop the changes that you're growin' through

Or someone new from stealing you away

So darling, when it's time you can spread your wings

And I'll set you free to fly away and it's okay.



'Cause darling, time changes everything but it won't change me

I love you, oh, I love you.



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Inside of me you'll always be my valentine

I pray your freedom makes your dreams come true

As long as there's a heartbeat in this soul of mine

You'll know there's someone so in love with you.



So darling, when it's time you can spread your wings

And I'll set you free to fly away and it's okay...