HUSH, NOT A WORD TO MARY
(Mitch Murray / Peter Callander)


John Rowles - 1968


Hush, not a word to Mary
She means the world to me, don't wanta lose her
Oh, hush, not a word to Mary
Don't let her know I stayed here with you

Mary's gone visiting all the folks at home
Kind of you to ask me around knowing I'm alone
A cigarette, a glass of wine, a little harmless fun
A cosy chat 'bout this and that never could hurt anyone

Oh, hush, not a word to Mary
She may not understand and she may worry
Oh, hush, not a word to Mary
Don't want her crying over nothing at all

Mary does everything keeping me in mind
Loving me so faithfully that constantly I find
I think of her and long for her when she's not around
I love her so, I'm sure you know I never could let her down

So, hush, not a word to Mary
Don't wanta break her heart all over nothing
Oh, hush, not a word to Mary
Show me the door, it's time I went home



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2018)