Mel Tillis "I Haven't Seen Mary in Years" |
(Damon Black) While walking one day in the country I saw a gathering crowd And as my footsteps drew me closer I smell a sweet fragrance of flowers. That looked like a family reunion And my eyes not counted the tears And then one man said by the graveside I haven't seen Mary in years. Hold my hand and lead me Lead me away from here I just brought these flowers for Mary I haven't seen Mary in years. When Mary and I were first married We had such plans for our child But for no reason I started rambling And like the four winds I just ran wild. If I could just live my life over I would bring Mary such cheers Now she's gone where she'll never need me I haven't seen Mary in years. Hold my hand and lead me Lead me away from here I just brought these flowers for Mary I haven't seen Mary in years. Then the old man left the graveyard And I walked along by his side I called out his name but through all his shame His son he did not rocognize. Hold my hand and lead me Lead me away from here How could I know it was mama I haven't seen mama in years... Lyric from www.lyricmania.com |