You're covered in ashes
You're covered in rain

You're covered in babies

You're covered in slashes
You're covered in wilderness
You're covered in stains

You cast aside the sheet
You cast aside the shroud
Of another man
Who served the world proud
You greet another son

You lose another one

Jesus says Mother I couldn't stay another day longer

Jesus says Mother I couldn't stay another day longer
Flys right by me and leaves a kiss upon her face

While the angels are singin' his praises in a blaze of glory

Mary she moves behind me
Mary she moves behind me
She leaves her fingerprints everywhere
Everytime the snow drifts
Everytime the sand shifts
Even when the night lifts

Jesus said Mother I couldn't stay another day longer

Jesus said Mother I couldn't stay another day longer
Flys right by me and leaves a kiss upon her face
While the angels are singin' his praises in a blaze of glory

Mary you're covered in roses
Mary you're covered in roses

you're covered in ruin
You're covered in secrets

Your'e covered in treetops

You're covered in birds
Who can sing a million songs without any words
You cast aside the sheets
You cast aside the shroud
Of another man
Who served the world proud
You greet another son
You lose another one
On some sunny day and always stay

Mary

Mary