If I Promise
Jerry Reed · The Unbelievable Voice And Guitar Of Jerry Reed/nashville Underground [1996]
Would you love me once again
Cause I'll do anything to prove that I love you still
And that I'm sorry for the fool I've been
Haven't slept in a month of Sundays and I know one
day I'm a gonna lose my sanity
Can't stop dreamin' about you and life without you
just don't mean a thing to me
So if I promise to be a good boy and never hurt you anymore
Could things be like they were before
If I promise to be a good boy and be the way you want me to
Could I still have a chance with you
Cause I don't know what made me fool enough to think
That I could live without your love
I must have cried a million tears since our goodbye
Yes and misery fits me like a glove
So if I promise to be a good boy...
If I Promise
Jerry Reed's "If I Promise" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of country storytelling, blending honky-tonk energy with the reflective depth characteristic of his Nashville Underground era. Recorded on the 1996 album *The Unbelievable Voice And Guitar Of Jerry Reed*, the track showcases Reed's signature ability to weave narrative-driven lyrics with a driving, rhythmic guitar style that defined his career. The song captures the tension between youthful recklessness and the weight of responsibility, a recurring theme in Reed's discography that resonated deeply with audiences across the genre. As a staple of his live performances and studio recordings, the track exemplifies the authentic, roots-oriented sound that cemented his legacy in American country music.