I heard about the lonely day 

When jesus had to die

It must have broke his mother's heart

O the tears she must have cried

And though she knew the plan divine

He was still her precious son

It only seemed like yesterday

In a stable he was born



Chorus:

There must have been a trail of tears

From the cross to the place

Where they laid him down to rest

In a cold and lonely grave

And as the stone rolled to the door

To seal the prince of life within

It must have felt just like the end

There must have been a trail of tears



Mary knew the day would come

She'd have to say goodbye

The  son was on a mission for

Which he would give his life

The angels knew redemption being

Carried out to man

He was dying there on calvary

The sacrificial land



Repeat chorus 2x