Chauncey Olcott — Mother Machree

[Verse 1] There's a spot in me heart which no colleen may own There's a depth in me soul never sounded or known There's a place in my mem'ry, my life that you fill No other can take it, no one ever will [Chorus] Sure I love the dear silver that shines in your hair And the brow that's all furrowed and wrinkled with care I kiss the dear fingers so toil-worn for me Oh, God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree [Verse 2] Ev'ry sorrow or care in the dear days gone by Was made bright by the light of the smile in your eye Like a candle that's set in a window at night Your fond love has cheered me, and guided me right [Chorus] Oh, I love the dear silver that shines in your hair And the brow that's all furrowed and wrinkled with care I kiss the dear fingers so toil-worn for me Oh, God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree