Those Were The Days

1. Once upon a time there was a tavern where we used to raise a glass or two. Remember how we laughed away the hours, dreaming of 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`d choose, we`d fight and never lose, for we were young and sure to have our way. - 2. 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. (2nd chorus) Those were the days, my friend, We thought they'd never end, We'd sing and dance forever and a day. We'd life the life we'd choose, we'd fight and never lose, Those were the days, oh, yes, those were the days. 3. 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 ? + Chorus #2 - 4. 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. Chorus # 2