Found a note of words this very morning   Written on the best paper you could find   You left it on your favorite table   And I expected your goodbye      It said like something about separation   It said for the two of us only good   It said like fly in our own direction   And spread our souls across the world      Sweet Marie I'm alive      Last night I went a walking down by the lakeside   It was a hot balmy night and three ducks flew by   I came to a tree I said, ?Hi can I sit here   And listen to the crickets lullaby??      And I will make you a basket   From the rushes by the lakes   Put your memories and thoughts in it   Take as long as it might take      Oh, I hope you find your good fortune   I hope you find peace in everything you do   I hope the colors of the rainbow   Color your clothing   And I know you'll find love, I do      Sweet Marie I'm alive      And I hope you get there safely girl   'Cos I know you know the way      Sweet Marie I'm alive