Take A Message To Mary
Everly Brothers, The · Other Songs - Everly Brothers, The
These are the words of a frontier lad
Who lost his love when he turned ba-ad
Take a message to Mary but don’t tell ‘er where I am
Take a message to Mary but donÂ’t say IÂ’m in a jam
You can tell her I had to see the world or tell ‘er that my ship set sail
You can say she better not wait for me but donÂ’t tell her IÂ’m in jail
Oh, donÂ’t tell her IÂ’m in jail
Take a message to Mary but don’t tell ‘er what I’ve done
Please donÂ’t mention the stagecoach and the shot from a careless gun
You can tell her I had to change my plans and cancel out the wedding day
But please donÂ’t mention my lonely cell where IÂ’m gonna pine away
Until my dying day
Take a message to Mary but don’t tell ‘er all you know
My heartÂ’s achinÂ’ for Mary, Lord knows I miss her so
Just tell her I went to Timbuktu, tell her IÂ’m searchinÂ’ for gold
You can say she better find someone new to cherish and to hold
Oh, Lord, this cell is cold
Ma-ary, Ma-a-a-a-ary
Oh, Lord this cell is cold
Who lost his love when he turned ba-ad
Take a message to Mary but don’t tell ‘er where I am
Take a message to Mary but donÂ’t say IÂ’m in a jam
You can tell her I had to see the world or tell ‘er that my ship set sail
You can say she better not wait for me but donÂ’t tell her IÂ’m in jail
Oh, donÂ’t tell her IÂ’m in jail
Take a message to Mary but don’t tell ‘er what I’ve done
Please donÂ’t mention the stagecoach and the shot from a careless gun
You can tell her I had to change my plans and cancel out the wedding day
But please donÂ’t mention my lonely cell where IÂ’m gonna pine away
Until my dying day
Take a message to Mary but don’t tell ‘er all you know
My heartÂ’s achinÂ’ for Mary, Lord knows I miss her so
Just tell her I went to Timbuktu, tell her IÂ’m searchinÂ’ for gold
You can say she better find someone new to cherish and to hold
Oh, Lord, this cell is cold
Ma-ary, Ma-a-a-a-ary
Oh, Lord this cell is cold
Take A Message To Mary
Recorded by the Everly Brothers, this track exemplifies the duo's signature harmonies and twangy country-rock sound that defined the early 1960s. The song features the brothers' characteristic close harmony and vocal interplay, delivered over a driving rhythm that underscores their mastery of the genre. As a staple of their discography, it reflects the era's popular country music style while showcasing their ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with audiences worldwide. The recording stands as a testament to their collaborative chemistry and enduring influence on rock and country music history.