In a cabin way down by the shore Lived a maiden so sweet and so fair In a cabin way down by the ocean Lived that sweet little maiden of mine Oh Oh Marlena Why did you ever have to say goodbye Oh Oh Marlena Why did you ever have to say goodbye You meant more than anything to me When you said that you would be mine In a cabin way down by the ocean Lived that sweet little maiden of mine Oh Oh Marlena Why did you ever have to say goodbye Oh Oh Marlena Why did you ever have to say goodbye You meant more than anything to me When you said that you would be true Then one day you said you were leaving But in my dreams I'll always be with you Oh Oh Marlena Why did you ever have to say goodbye Oh Oh Marlena Why did you ever have to say goodbye Why did you ever have to say goodbye Why did you ever have to say goodbye