My wife broke my soul
By steppin out on me
That's why I bought this cheap guitar
She tore out my heart
And threw it away
That's why I'm writing her this song
Marlene, Marlene
How could you do this to me?
After all that you and I been through
Marlene, Marlene
Why'd you do this to me?
Guess I'll go on out and buy another guitar
Such blatant disregard
For my feelings and my heart
That's why I bought this cheap guitar
She tore out my soul and
Replaced it with a hole
That's why I'm writing her this song
Marlene, Marlene
How could you do this to me?
After all that you and I been through
Marlene, Marlene
Why'd you do this to me?
Guess I'll go on out and buy another guitar