I Haven't Seen Mary In Years Lyrics - Mel Tillis

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