From the recording Promise to Harry
A sparkling mid-tempo classic-pop-vocal-tinged tribute to the late benefactor of the band. Glorious harmonies, infectious melody, crystal clear production and a groove that won’t let you go.
Lyrics
We made a promise to Harry
A promise we were slow to keep
We waited so long to make him a song
That now it sounds bittersweet
It was there on a list for forever
Somewhere in the lost and found
And on down the line till we ran out of time
And Harry wasn’t waiting around
We made a promise to Harry
A promise to Harry
Made a promise to Harry
This one’s for you
Harry came up with the money
But money’s never meant to last
The next thing you know, you wonder where did it go
And how did it go so fast
And Harry never made any trouble
Nobody broke any legs
He’d just show up and smile, then after awhile
He never even mentioned our debt
We made a promise to Harry
A promise to Harry
Made a promise to Harry
Are you up there in heaven
Can we ever break even
Do you care anymore
See Harry never made any trouble
Maybe he cut us some slack
Did he know all along that after you’re gone
Nobody’s paying you back
We made a promise to Harry
A promise to Harry
Made a promise to Harry
A promise to Harry
We made a promise to Harry
This one’s for you
Words & Music: Tom Prasada-Rao, Michael Lille & Tom Kimmel
©2023 Simple Gift Music (BMI)/Downstream Lean Music (BMI)/Morrissette Music (ASCAP)