Sweeter Than the Flowers

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



Yes, as far as I can remember

She'll remain the rose of my heart

Mom took sick along in December

February brought us broken heart.



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.



No, no, I can't forget the hours

You're the only one mom and sweeter than the flowers

No, no, there's no need to bother

Because without you now would only hurt father.



Oh, no mama, we'll never forget you

And someday we'll meet you up there.



--- Instrumental ---



You looked so sweet we all were together

Brother and I close to dad

Oh mama, when I passed by your coffin

I didn't want to remember you dead.



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

though it hurt us so bad you know.



No, no, I can't forget the hours

You're the only one mom and sweeter than the flowers

No, no, there's no need to bother

Because without you now would only hurt father.



Oh, no mama, we'll never forget you

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