[Verse 1] The years draw their lines across the sand, We keep on walking, hand in hand. No grand oath beneath the spotlight’s glare, We don’t need those phrases hanging in the air. You know my faults; I know your face, When morning softly finds its way through the curtains. [Pre-Chorus] The world spins faster, losing its head, But we won’t build a castle on sand that slips away. Do you hear the wood softly creak? Our life keeps time to its own beat. [Chorus] I don’t promise you the whole wide sky, Nor gold, nor some shining throne up high. I only promise I’ll stay by your side, Through every storm, through every tide. When our hair turns gray and our legs grow weary, I’ll never give up this place beside you. Yes, that’s my word to you. [Verse 2] I make the coffee; you lose track of time, The kitchen breathes a comfort all its own. We fuss about the little things, curse now and then, But by the end of the day, it all blows over again. You laugh at jokes I’ve told three times before, ’Cause deep down, we don’t need a penny more. [Pre-Chorus] The world spins faster, losing its head, But we hold tight to the rope in our hands. Do you hear the wind outside whistle? Look how time has bound us together. [Chorus] I don’t promise you the whole wide sky, Nor gold, nor some shining throne up high. I only promise I’ll stay by your side, Through every storm, through every tide. When our hair turns gray and our legs grow weary, I’ll never give up this place beside you. Yes, that’s my word to you. [Bridge] A promise isn’t shackles forged of iron and stone, It’s knowing that with someone, you’re safe and not alone. No chains that hold you down, no duty, no demand— Just a simple, “I won’t leave you,” and a hand within your hand. [Chorus] I don’t promise you the whole wide sky, Nor gold, nor some shining throne up high. I only promise I’ll stay by your side, Through every storm, through every tide. When our hair turns gray and our legs grow weary, I’ll never give up this place beside you. Yes, that’s my word to you... My promise to you. [Outro] Just you and me. I love you!
