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 

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 

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 

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