John Hamilton Poet Lyric

Promise of Love

Promise of love

Vs 1
I drove all night, to be with you,
I tried to prove my love is true,
Such a surprise to see,
that you were not home,
Now I sit here alone

vs 2
Who is the man, who stole away,
the one who promised to never stray,
How can it be for you
my love's just not enough?
Did you get tired of my touch?

Chorus
I should have known, (how could I have known?)
I should have known, (should have read all the signs)
I should have known, I've seen enough
Guess it was just too tough,
to keep your promise of love!

Vs 3
Did you forget the words we said?
Sweet vows of love were what we read
What can he give to you
that I could never give?
Now he's taken away my reason to live!


Chorus
I should have known, (how could I have known?)
I should have known, (should have read all the signs)
I should have known, I've seen enough
Guess it was just too tough,
to keep your promise of love!

Guess it was just too tough,
to keep your promise of love!
Guess it was just too tough,
to keep your promise of love!
Guess it was just too tough,
to keep your promise of love!

repeat and fade

John Derek Hamilton
September 21,2021

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sara Etgen-Baker August 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM A wave of sadness washed over me as I read these lyrics. Well done! John Hamilton August 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM Thanks Sara it is a sad situation so the emotions come through in the write. I appreciate your kind words of support.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 27, 2023 at 4:53 AM - This song is filled with emotion and is beautifully written, John :) - hugs John Hamilton August 27, 2023 at 7:57 PM Thanks Anne-Lise for your kind words and visit.

Jenna Logan September 26, 2021 at 6:49 PM A promise of Love when broken is a very painful heartache. Well written, John. John Hamilton September 28, 2021 at 3:53 PM Thanks Jenna nice to have you visit.

Regina Mcintosh September 22, 2021 at 6:56 AM Beautifully done... the way of love sometimes. Sad but true. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina John Hamilton September 22, 2021 at 9:50 AM Thanks Gina so kind to say, sad songs seem to be my forte.

Vijay Pandit September 22, 2021 at 6:05 AM Well, sometimes love fades. This story of heartbreak resonates in travails of real life. I like the rhythm--especially the chorus. John Hamilton September 22, 2021 at 9:49 AM Thanks Vijay, yeah I don't know why my songs tend to have heartbreak as the main theme, I guess life's disappointments linger no matter how many years go by!