Mary Dear

Goodbye Mary I must go
Said a lad, now don't grieve so
For it's duty calls me far across the sea
Take this Autumn leaf of gold
Said the lad, 'twill ne'er grow old
Always wear it next your heart and think of me

Meet me yonder down the lane
When I come back home again
'Neath that old tree where this golden leaf once grew
Kiss me Mary then we'll part
Said the lad with broken heart
When the leaves begin to fall I'll be with you

Chorus; I'll be there, Mary dear, I'll be there
When the fragrance of the rose fills the air
'Neath that old tree grand and tall
When the leaves begin to fall
I'll be there, yes I'll be there
Sweet Mary dear


See the lad with empty sleeve
With his comrades taking leave
He was home again the transport had come back
If she loved you long ago
She won't love you less, I know
For one arm will do to hold her to you, Jack

It was Autumn time again
When he wandered down the lane
There beneath that old oaak tree he found a grave
Then he knelt in silent prayer
For the one he loved slept there
And the tears fell on the golden leaf she gave

    Hope you enjoy   John