While walking one day in the country I saw a gathering crowd   And as my footsteps threw me closer I smell a sweet fragrance of flowers   That 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 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 leave me...      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 leave me leave me away from here   How could I know it was mama I haven't seen mama in years