I'm a man of my word
I mean what I say
My pledge is my bond
That's just my way
When you've made a promise
To someone who's gone
Well that's when forever
Seems a little too long
I'm a man of my word
And I made you a vow
I swore that I'd love you
But I can't change that now
Hey tell me I'm free
Find someone new
I just don't have the heart
'cause I gave mine to you
When I said my love would last for all time
And no one would take your place
Well if that promise was the last sound you heard
Well you know I kept it
I'm a man of my word
I'm a man of my word
And it's cost me so dear
'cause those words are a prison without you here
And I'll go to my grave
This torch held high
Just once I wish I told you a lie
When I said my love would last for all time
And no one would take your place
If that promise was the last sound you heard
Well you know I kept it
I'm a man of my word
Yes I'll always love you
I'm a man of my word