Track 7 of the album Raffle Ticket Rude Boys · 2012
I Said I'd Be There Ska, Cross the Town
by Skatalite Joe & the Ginger Horns
“A promise is a promise, even if you have to cross the whole town. The rhythm marches there.”
ska · driving ska · confident ska · 2:12
Lyrics
I made a promise, I gave my word Best one that I ever gave Rain on the road and the bus is late But I'm running, I'm running, I'm brave I said I'd be there, I'll be there Across the town, I'll be there I said I'd be there, I'll be there A promise kept is a song to share Over the bridge and past the shop Tie flapping in the breeze Heart is pounding like a drum Nothing's going to stop me, please I said I'd be there, I'll be there Across the town, I'll be there I said I'd be there, I'll be there A promise kept is a song to share Knock on the door, here I stand Out of breath but right on time Hold my word in my hand Oh the sweetest feeling, mine You opened up and you smiled so wide I knew you never doubted me Said I'd come and here I am Keeping faith is how we're free I said I'd be there, I'll be there Across the town, I'll be there I said I'd be there, I'll be there A promise kept is a song to share I'll be there! I'll be there!