A very old friend came by today
Cause he was telling everyone in town
Of the love that he just found
And Maries 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 Maries the name of his latest flame
Though I smiled, the tears inside were 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
Shed be mine eternally
And Maries 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
Shed be mine eternally
And Maries the name of his latest flame
Yeah, Maries the name of his latest flame
Oh, Maries the name of his latest flame
And Maries the name of his latest flame