I Haven't Seen Mary In Years

Mel Tillis

Written by Damon Black [3/4 time]

Key of C · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

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While walking one day in the country I saw a gathering crowd
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And as my footsteps drew me closer I smell a sweet fragrance of flowers
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It looked like a family reunion had my eyes not counted the tears
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And an old man said by the graveside I haven't seen Mary in years

Verse 2

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Hold my hand and lead me  lead me away from here
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I just brought these flowers for Mary I haven't seen Mary in years

Verse 3

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When Mary and I were first married we had such plans for our child
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But for no reason I started rambling and like the four winds I just ran wild
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If I could just live my life over I would bring Mary some cheer
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Now she's gone where she'll never need me I haven't seen Mary in years

Verse 2

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Hold my hand and lead me  lead me away from here
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I just brought these flowers for Mary I haven't seen Mary in years

Verse 4

Then the old man left the graveyard
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And I walked along by his side
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I called out his name but through all his shame
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His son he did not recognize

Verse 5

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Hold my hand and lead me  lead me away from here
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How could I know it was mama  I haven't seen mama in years