george jones
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  