Lyrics of I haven't seen mary in years

While walking one day in the country i saw a gathering crowd
And as my footsteps threw me closer
I smell the sweet fragrance of flowers
It looked like a family reunion and my eyes not counted the tears

And the no man said by the graveside i haven't seen mary in years
Hold my hand and leave me leave 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 four winds i just ran wild
If i could just live my life over i would bring mary such cheer
Now she's gone where she'll never need me i haven't seen mary in years
Hold my hand and leave me

Then the old man left the graveyard and as i walk along by his side
When i called his name through all his shame
Why his son he didn't even recognize
Hold my hand and leave me leave me away from here
How could i know it was mama, i haven't seen mama in years
How could i know it was mama, i haven't seen mama in years