As Hope And Promise Fade - Chris Cornell

As hope and promise fade

And the sun forgets to rise

I’m lonely and I’m thirsty

But it’s better I stay dry

Never more than two drinks away from crying

Stare into the glass

And wait for the time to pass

I thank you for the offer

But you know I must decline

Never 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

I had my love beside me and everything was fine

Now the ride is over, it’s hard to say goodbye

As hope and promise fade

And midnight turns to day

I’d love to drown my sorrow

But I cannot tell a lie

Never more than two drinks away from crying