I Haven't Seen Mary In Years lyrics

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 It looked like a family reunion had my eyes not counted the tears And an old 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 some cheer Now she's gone where she'll never need me 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 recognize 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