Recorded at Easley Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, sometime in 1994, according to Wilco’s official website, making it one of the earliest Wilco recordings. Max Johnston plays dobro on the track.
This song was first issued on the rare Wilco EP All Over the Place and later on the 2014 compilation Alph...
Cross your fingers behind your back
Squeeze mine until they crack
I must have known you were just promising
Promising, promising
Toothy smile, girly style
In the backyard, all the while
I must have known you were just promising
Promising, promising
I promise you and you promise me
Not to admit defeat
I promise, you promise me
So comforting, wear your ring
Over my head, around my finger
I must have known you were just promising
Promising, promising
I promise you and you promise me
Not to admit defeat
I promise, you promise me
Promising was written by Jeff Tweedy.
Promising was produced by Brian Paulson.