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 
And love me now 
For now is all the time there may be 
And 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 
Who knows where or who can say? 

So Mary marry me, let's not wait 
For those distant drums 
Might change our wedding day 
And love me now 
For now is all the time there may be 
And if you love me Mary, Mary marry me 
Yes if you love me Mary, Mary marry me