VERSE 1: [Em] A very old [G] friend [Em] came by [G] today [Em] 'Cos he was [G] telling every-[Em]-one in town [G] Of the love that [Em] he just found
And Marie's the [C] name [D] of his latest [G] flame [Em][G][Em]
VERSE 2: [Em] He talked and [G] talked and I [Em] heard him [G] say [Em]
That she [G] had the longest [Em] blackest hair [G] The prettiest green eyes [Em] anywhere
And Marie's the [C] name [D] of his latest [G] flame [Em][G][Em]
CHORUS: [D] Though I smiled the [C] tears inside were a [D7] burning
I [D] wished him luck and [C] then he said [D7] goodbye [D] He was gone but [C] still his words kept [D7] returning [D] What else was there for [C] me to do but [G] cry [Em][G][Em]
VERSE 3: [Em] Would you [G] believe [Em] that yester-[G]-day [Em]
This girl was [G] in my arms and [Em] swore to me [G] She'd be mine [Em] eternally
And Marie's the [C] name [D] of his latest [G] flame [Em][G][Em]
