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...