"The Promise" is the debut single by the British synth-pop band When in Rome. It was first released in 1987 on 10 Records as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. The song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1988 and is considered the band's biggest commercial hit. The song was written by the three band members Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann, and Michael Floreale. It gained further recognition with a 30th anniversary orchestral edition released in 2020, and it was also covered by country artist Sturgill Simpson in 2014. The lyrics express a heartfelt promise of support and love.
