I Haven't Seen Mary In Years Lyrics - Bill Monroe

While walkin' one day in the country 

I saw a gatherin' crowd 

And as my footsteps drew me closer 

I could smell the sweet fragrance of flowers 

It look like a family reunion 

Had my eyes not counted the tears 

And an old man sat by a graveside 

I haven't seen Mary in years 

Hold 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 ramblin' 

Like the four winds I just ran wild 

If I could live our life over 

I'd bring Mary such cheer 

Now she's gone where she'll never meet me 

I haven't seen Mary in years 

Hold my hand and lead me 

Lead me away from here 

I just brought these flowers for Mary 

I haven't seen Mary in years 

Then the old man left the graveyard 

I walked along by his side 

I called out his name but through all his shame 

His son, he did not recognize 

Hold my hand and lead me 

Lead you away from here 

How could I know it was Mama 

I haven't seen Mama in years