As Hope and Promise Fade lyrics

So open promise fades

And the sun forgets to rise

I'm lonely and I'm thirsty

But it's better I stay dry

No more than two drinks away

From crying.

Stare into the glass

And wait for the time to pass

And thank you for the offer

But you know I must decline

No more than two drinks away

From crying.

There used to be a time

When I could hold my head up high

My life stretched out before me

And rivers flowed with wine

And had my love beside me

And everything was fine

But now the ride is over

It's hard to say goodbye.

So open promise fades

And midnight turns to day

I'd love to drown my sorrow

But I cannot tell a lie

No more than two drinks away

From crying.

• Artist:Chris Cornell
• Album:Songbook (2011)