The Promise

(Dedicated To Billy Strayhorn)

Every night I seem to always have this Stray dream

This come what may dream

This everyday dream

When I’m walking with a man

He’s got a trumpet in his hand

And I seem to understand

Every single note of love he plays me

Really moves me

Really soothes me

He says I’ll be by your side

I’m gonna help you take this ride

Making music every night

Simplify your life

Go back to a time

Remind me of a boy I used to be

Let the music flow

You never know

It’s funny the more some things change

The more that they just stay the same

Every day, every night

For the rest of my life I will keep up this fight

Keep it real, keep it light

For the rest of my life it’s a promise I’ve made

Well last night I saw the ghost of Billy Strayhorn

He said play on, Brother, stay strong

Don’t let ‘em steal your soul

Don’t let them tempt you with their gold

Just keep on walking down the road

Sweet Brother Dee

Someday they’ll see

The message in the music of your heart

Don’t you ever give up

Hunger for love