Beside a new made grave heartbroken my love for her won't let me go away

And leave her there to sleep forever all alone beneath that lonely mound of clay



Oh Lord why did you take her from me why didn't you take me away

So I could have been there beside her all alone beneath that lonely mound of clay



Many times I've looked toward heaven and pray she wouldn't be taken away

But this sinner's prayer is never answered so she's sleeping now beneath the clay

[ dobro ]

I stay here beside you little darling and I promise that I'll never go away

Until my life down here is over then I'll be with you beneath the clay



Oh Lord why did you take her...