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