mother dear

oh mother dear

what a night this has been

i awoke in the light of a vision in white

the prettiest girl that i have ever seen

lately my love

said the lady in white

i have watched from afar

but love draws me near

now take my hand

hold tight

mother dear

do you know what this could mean

mother dear?

was it just another dream. in the night?

mother dear

on that same silver night

saw a figure in black by the lady in white

he said his name was death

was he right?

do you know what this could mean

mother dear?

was it just another dream. in the night?

do you know what this could mean

mother dear?

was it just another dream. in the night?

mother dear

what a night this has been

it's so cold by your side

no don't cry

can't you see?

won't you listen to me please

mother dear

was it just another dream

mother dear?