Oh my dear oh Maryland You took her back from me again She’s been yours, she’s been mine I’m the one whose left behind I held my breath for her to stay But winter blew her far away She left with things she’d never tell Kiss my cheek and wish me well Oh she said she needs to find a place I’ve just sort of changed Oh I hope to see her face again Say hello to Maryland Oh my dear oh Maryland Seems you’ve beat me once again I know this place was never hers Her heart was always where you were It’s taken more than I can give To let her life be hers to live I know she wants to stay with you But send her back when you are through Oh she said she needs to find her place I’ve just sort of changed Oh I hope to see her face again Say hello to Maryland