C
F
C
While walking one day in the country I saw a gathering crowd
F
C
G7
And as my footsteps drew me closer I smell a sweet fragrance of flowers
C
F
C
It looked like a family reunion had my eyes not counted the tears
F
C
G7
C
And an old man said by the graveside I haven’t seen Mary in years
F
C
F
C
Hold my hand and lead me lead me away from here
F
C
G7
C
I just brought these flowers for Mary I haven’t seen Mary in years
F
C
When Mary and I were first married we had such plans for our child
F
C
G7
But for no reason I started rambling and like the four winds I just ran wild
C
F
C
If I could just live my life over I would bring Mary some cheer
F
C
G7
C
Now she’s gone where she’ll never need me I haven’t seen Mary in years
F
C
F
C
Hold my hand and lead me lead me away from here
F
C
G7
C
I just brought these flowers for Mary I haven’t seen Mary in years
F
C
And I walked along by his side
F
C
I called out his name but through all his shame
G7
C
His son he did not recognize
F
C
F
C
Hold my hand and lead me lead me away from here
F
C
G7
C
How could I know it was mama I haven’t seen mama in years
G7
F
C
