Sweeter Than the Flowers

(Ervin T. Rouse - Lois Mann - Murray Burns)

George Jones & Gene Pitney



(Both)

Just as far as I can remember

She'll remain the rose of my heart

Mom took sick along in December

February brought us broken hearts.



(George)

The reason we've not called the family reunion

We knew that she wouldn't be there

But since we've thought it all over, mama

We know that your spirit is there.



(Both)

No, no, I can't forget the hours

You're the onliest one mom

And sweeter than the flowers

No, no, there's no need to bother

It's because you now

Would only hurt father.



--- Instrumental ---



It looks so good to see us together

But I had to look after dad

Oh mama, when I passed by your coffin

I didn't want to remember you dead.



(Gene)

They all gathered round I stared at their faces

All heads were bowed mighty low

But that was one time we all had to face it

It hurt us so bad you know.



(Both)

No, no, I can't forget the hours

You're the onliest one mom

And sweeter than the flowers

No no there's no need to bother

It's because you now

Would only hurt father.



Oh no momma we'll never forget you

And someday we'll meet you up there...