Sweeter Than The Flowers

(album: Lonely Street - 1958)

Yes, as far as I can remember
She'll remain the rose of my heart
Mom took sick along in December
February brought us broken heart

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 only one mom and sweeter than the flowers
No no, there's no need to bother
Because without you now would only hurt father
Oh no, mama, we'll never forget you
And someday we'll meet you up there

You looked so sweet, we all were together
Brother and I close to 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
Though it hurt us so bad you know

No no, I can't forget the hours
You're the only one mom and sweeter than the flowers
No no, there's no need to bother
Because without you now would only hurt father
Oh no, mama, we'll never forget you
And someday we'll meet you up there