Lake Marie

Chorus: We were standing Standing by peaceful waters Standing by peaceful waters Whoa Wah Oh Wha Oh Whoa Wah Oh Wha Oh Many years ago along the Illinois-Wisconsin Border There was this Indian tribe They found two babies in the woods White babies One of them was named Elizabeth She was the fairer of the two While the smaller and more fragile one was named Marie Having never seen white girls before And living on the two lakes known as the Twin Lakes They named the larger and more beautiful Lake, Lake Elizabeth And thus the smaller lake that was hidden from the highway Became known forever as Lake Marie Repeat Chorus: Many years later I found myself talking to this girl Who was standing there with her back turned to Lake Marie The wind was blowing especially through her hair There was four italian sausages cooking on the outdoor grill And Man, they was ssssssssizzlinMany years later we found ourselves in Canada Trying to save our marriage and perhaps catch a few fish Whatever seemed easier That night she fell asleep in my arms Humming the tune to "Louie LouieAah baby, We gotta go now. Repeat Chorus: The dogs were barking as the cars were parking