Once upon a time, there was a tavern



Where we used to raise a glass or two



Remember how we laughed away the hours,



Think 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'd choose



We'd fight and never lose



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'd choose



We'd fight and never lose



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?



 



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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



 



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~ k.s.j.