Featuring: James Monroe

While walking one day in the country I saw a geathering crowd

and as my foot steps threw me closer I could smile
the sweet fragrance of flowers it look like a family reunion
and my eyes not counted the tears

an old man sat by graveside I haven't seen Mary in years.

[Chorus]


Hold to my hand and lead me lead 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 like before when I just ran wild
if I could live my life over I bring Mary such cheer
but she gone where she'll never need me I haven't seen Mary in years.


Then the old man left the graveyard
I walk't along by his side

I called out his name but through all his shame
his son he did not recognize.


[2nd chorus on the last verse only]

Hold to my hand and lead me lead me away from here

how could I know it was momma
I haven't seen momma in years.