Intro: verse 1: Once upon a time, I was on my own Once upon a time, like you've never known Once upon a time, I would be impressed Once upon a time, my life would be obsessed Once upon a time, once upon a day when I was in my prime, once along the way If you want to know my secret Don't come running after me For I am just a painter Passing through in history verse 2: Yesterday is gone, yesterday's alright Yesterday belongs, in my dreams at night Yesterday is swell, yesterday is great Yesterday is strong, remembering can wait Once upon a time, once upon a day when I was in my prime, once along the way If you want to know an answer I can't turn your life around For I am just a painter Passing through the underground verse 3: I was in my stride, always at my game Here comes Mister Cool, along the walk of fame I was in demand, always in control The world was in my hands, my touch had turned to gold Once upon a time, I was in a daze, when Everyday I turned, hearts along the way If you want to know my secret Don't come running after me For I am just a painter Passing through in history verse 4: Now that I am old, let me rest a spell All that I am told, I can never tell Never in my life, never will it pass I am still alone, remembering at last Once upon a time, once upon a day, when I was in my prime, once along the way If you want to know an answer I can't turn your life around For I am just a painter Passing through the underground If you want to know my secret Don't come running after me For I am just a painter Passing through in history OUTRO:
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