It happened long ago on a cold January day
Back in a time when you had your own way
I never knew black ice could be so cruel
Binghamton to Syracuse you clutched to the steering wheel so tight
I'll never know the fright you felt that night... or any hell you've been through since then
Mary-Mae your life is here to stay
It may have gone astray
No time for you to have your say...
But I'll be right here
Always right here
I'll be right here
Now you live in Rockaway, NY
And the kids across the street have never known a white lady so sweet
You taught them how some soap brings worms from the deep
In your nursing days you watched Lady Jean pa** away
And heard her ask the angels where she'd stay
She's been with you since that very day
Mary-Mae your life is here to stay
It may have gone astray
No time for you to have your say...
But I'll be right here
Always right here
I'll be right here
I'll be right here
Always right here
Oh my, my dear!
I'll be right here