Distant Drums

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

Or now is all the time there may be

If you love me, Mary

Mary, marry me

I hear the sound

Of bugles blowing

Far away

Far away

And if they call

Then I must go

Across the sea

So wild and gray

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