I Haven't Seen Mary In Years (Single Version / Mono)

While walkin' one day in the country, I saw a gatherin' crowd

And as my footsteps drew me closer

I could smell the sweet fragrance of flowers

It'd look like a family reunion, had my eyes not counted the tears

And an old man sat by a 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 ramblin', like the four winds I just ran wild

If I could live my life over, I'd bring Mary such cheer

Now she's gone where she'll never meet 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, 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