Mary, don't go out in the cold Ask your mother, she would know Cause we grew tired, and we grew old And you're the only love we know so Don't go out in the cold And Mary, don't ever be naive People will smile just to get what they need, oh And boys they came from all around And they made Mary her own crown So, don't ever be naive And Mary, be happy every day Little victories are good in their own way Oh and every day is up and down And you'll find bad in every cloud so Be happy every day Mother came and told me never give yourself away Father said remember you are perfect in your ways I don't need the noise No all these people are the same All these people are the same Oh and Mary I love you every day To me you'll always be a priceless Monet And though you're angry with the world You'll always be my little girl So, I love you every day And Mary oh you are all you need The streets are overflowing greed Alcohol and cigarettes and pretty boys and one night stands, oh Mary you are all you need Mother came and told me never give yourself away Father said remember you are perfect in your ways I don't need the noise No all these people are the same All these people are the same So Mary please hear these words I say Your curiosity will lead you astray And you'll meet people big and small Who'll try to steal your youth and all So, please hear these words I say