I hear the sound

of distant drums

far away, far away

And if they call

for me to come

then I must go

and you must stay

So, Mary, marry me

let's not wait

let's share

all the time we can

before it's too late

Love me now

for now is all

the time there may be

if you love me, Mary

Mary, marry me

I hear the sound

of bugles blow

far away, far away

And if they call

then I must go

across the sea

so wild and grey

So, Mary, marry me

let's not wait

or the distant drums might

change our wedding day

And love me now

for now is all

the time there may be

if you love me, Mary

Mary, marry me