sweeter than the flowers

just as far as i can remember

she'll remain the rose of my heart

mom took sick along in december

february brought us broken hearts

the reason we've not called the family reunion

we knew that she wouldn't be there

but since we've thought it all over

mama

we know that your spirit is there

no

no

i can't forget the hours

you're the onliest one

mom

and sweeter than the flowers

no

no

there's no need to bother

to speak of you now would only hurt father

it looks so good to see us together

but i had to look after dad

oh mama

when i passed by your coffin

i didn't want to remember you dead

they all gathered 'round

i stared at their faces

all heads were bowed mighty low

but that was one time we all had to face it

it hurt us so bad you know

no

no

i can't forget the hours

you're the onliest one

mom

and sweeter than the flowers

no

no

there's no need to bother

to speak of you now would only hurt father

oh

no

momma

we'll never forget you

and someday we'll meet you up there