I Haven't Seen Mary In Years

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 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 our 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 you away from here

How could I know it was Mama

I haven't seen Mama in years