I put my hand in my pocket searching for my comb,

I found a picture of a girl that I'd once known,

And it set my mind a-thinkin' what I thought I could 

forget,

The one mistake in my lifetime, my only one regret.



I broke a promise like I broke her heart so good,

She thought I'd never leave, but then again I knew I 

would,

I can't explain it, couldn't find the words to say,

I knew I loved her, in a very special way.



As I gaze upon this face, looking back at me,

I know it's just a photograph of tear stained memories,

But today it's not the first time and I know it's not 

the last,

When I'll be hurt by a memory of pictures from the 

past.



I broke a promise like I broke her heart so good,

She thought I'd never leave, but then I again I knew I 

would,

I can't explain it, couldn't find the words to say,

I knew I loved her, in a very special way.



You're here with me, my darlin' in the palm of my hand,

And as I'm dreaming, I'm hoping your love will 

understand,

But tonight I'll write a letter with words straight 

from my heart,

I'm asking your sweet forgiveness and to make another 

start.



I broke a promise like I broke her heart so good,

She thought I'd never leave, but then again I knew I 

would,

I can't explain it, couldn't find the words to say,

I knew I loved her, in a very special way;

In a very special way.