Intro: G Em G Em G Em G A very old friend came by today Em G Em Cosʼ he was telling everyone in town G Em Of the love that heʼd just found C D And Marieʼs the name of his latest flame. G Em G He talked and talked and I heard him say Em G Em That she had the longest blackest hair G Em The prettiest green eyes anywhere C D And Marieʼs the name of his latest flame. D C D C Though I smiled the tears inside were a burninʼ D C D C I wished him luck and then he said goodbye D C D C And he was gone but still his words kept returning D C G Em G Em What else was left for me to do but cry. G Em G Would you believe that yesterday Em G Em This girl was in my arms and sworing me G Em Sheʼd be mine eternally C D And Marieʼs the name of his latest flame. D C D C Though I smiled the tears inside were a burninʼ D C D C I wished him luck and then he said goodbye D C D C And he was gone but still his words kept returning D C G Em G Em What else was left for me to do but cry. G Em G Would you believe that yesterday Em G Em This girl was in my arms and sworing me G Em Sheʼd be mine eternally C D And Marieʼs the name of his latest flame.