Sweet Mary

Sweet Mary I've got to be leaving

Oh I can't let you into my life

Cause I know it would end in grieving and the last thing I need is a wife

When I met I met you for pleasure

And the good times of running around

Then you seemed to be so understanding

From the weight that's been draggin me down

The good times are coming between us

Though you helped me I'm carrying my load

And I've never felt more like a lover but I'm running right off the road

Sweet Mary I've got to be leaving

Oh I can't let you into my life

Cause I know it would end in grieving and the last thing I need is a wife

Oh it's nothing you said or invited

And it's nothing you did that was wrong

Our love together was heaven but I promised myself to be strong

Sweet Mary I've got to be leaving

Oh I can't let you into my life

Cause I know it would end in grieving and the last thing I need is a wife