Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dream of all the great things we would do

Those were the days, my friend…
We thought they’d never end…
We’d sing and dance forever
and a day
we’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never loose
For we were young and sure to have our way

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Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I’d see you in the tavern
We’d smile at one another and we’d say…

Those were the days, my friend…
We thought they’d never end…
We’d sing and dance forever
and a day
we’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never loose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days!

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Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection:
Was that lonely woman really me??

Those were the days, my friend…
We thought they’d never end…
We’d sing and dance forever
and a day
we’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never loose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days!

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Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend, we’re older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same

Those were the days, my friend…
We thought they’d never end…
We’d sing and dance forever
and a day
we’d live the life we choose
We’d fïght and never loose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days!

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