Lyrics A Pretty Wreath For Mother's Grave - Reno & Smiley

In my memory, there's a picture of a face so dear to me
Loving arms that used to hold me as I sat on mother's knee
No one here on earth could pay her for the things in life she gave
Now she's gone, but I'll remember a pretty wreath for mother's grave

She was fond of pretty flowers
I recall she used to say
"When I'm gone, son, please remember
A pretty wreath for mother's grave"

She had a little row of flowers that she used to watch each day
She fixed them just before God called her, so they would not fade away
Next year they'll bloom again in beauty, red and blue so bright and gay
If it's God's will, I'll take them to her, a pretty wreath for mother's grave

She was fond of pretty flowers
I recall she used to say
"When I'm gone, son, please remember
A pretty wreath for mother's grave"