Hello Mary
The phone rings every Friday night
She calls me “Austin”
I pretend everything’s alright
Hello Mary
No I’m not your only son
I still play along
Though I can tell her mind is gone
She won’t remember - it’s all the same
When she calls I still answer her by name
Hello Mary
Hello Mary
Yes, the kids are fine
I might as well say I’m coming home soon
She asks all the time
Hello Mary
Yes I’ve missed you too
The snow is melting
And you say you’ve got new shoes
She won’t remember and it’s fine
When she calls I still answer every time
Hello Mary
I know one day
That phones not gonna ring
She’ll be better off, I’ll be wondering
Hello Mary
I hope you’re doing fine
I miss your calls
I think about you all the time
Hello Mary