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
[chorous]
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
[Verse 2]
C 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
[chorous]
f C f C
hold my hand and lead me lead me away from here
f C G7
I just brought these flowers for mary I haven't seen Mary in years
[Verse 3]
C
Then the old man left the graveyard
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
[chorous]
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
