E 
Just as far as I can remember 
         B7                  E 
She'll remain the rose of my heart 
Mom took sick along in December 
     B7                    E 
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. 
A 
No, no, I can't forget the hours 
           E 
You're the onliest one mom 
    A 
And sweeter than the flowers 
No, no, there's no need to bother 
       E                   A 
It's because 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.                    
 
Chorus 
 
Oh no momma we'll never forget you 
And someday we'll meet you up there...