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, and I can't change that now
They tell me I'm free, find someone new
I just don't have the heart, cause I gave mine to you now
Well 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, with this torch held high
But just once I wish, I told you a lie
Well I said my love would last for all time
And no one would take your place
But 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.