Sweet Marie

When I hear your voice, in my mind's eye
My heart picks up a rhythm with a dancing pace
You gave a key when we said goodbye
And that key turned tumblers down in a guarded place

But you know that sweet Marie I love you
If it's slipping from you, pull the reins
'Cause even though you know Marie I love you either way
What's kept inside unlocked doors won't remain

Marie it seems our time, has both come and gone
I lose direction every time you cross my mind
If you're asking friends, bet I'm movin' on
Traded in a birthday cake for a box of wine

But you know that sweet Marie I love you
Sweet Marie I wish that you had stayed
Don't you know that sweet Marie I love you either way
And though I'd like to find out I can't stay

I have packed my bags I think I'm skipping town
If you find the door left open that's my goodbye
It seems the sweetest love I have ever found
Shifted from a roarin' fire to a distant light

But you know that sweet Marie I love you
If it's slippin' from you, pull the reins
Cause even though you know Marie I love you either way
What's kept inside unlocked doors won't remain
What's kept inside unlocked doors won't remain