A very old friend came by today
  'Cause he was telling everyone in town
  About the love that he just found
  And Marie's the name of his latest flame
    Though I smiled the tears inside were a-burning
  I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
  He was gone but still his words kept returning
  What else was there for me to do but cry
    He talked and talked and I heard him say
  That she had the longest blackest hair
  The prettiest green eyes anywhere
  And Marie's the name of his latest flame
    Would you believe that yesterday
  This girl was in my arms and swore to me
  She'd be mine eternally
  And Marie's the name of his latest flame