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Once upon a time there was a tavern where we used to raise a glass or two |
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Remember how we laughed away the hours |
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And think of all the great things we would do |
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Then the busy years went rushing by us we lost our starry notions on the way |
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If by chance |
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I'd see you in the tavern we'd smile at one another and we'd say |
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Those were the days my friend we thought they'd never end |
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We'd sing and dance forever and a day |
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We'd live the life we chose we'd fight and never lose |
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For we were young and sure to have our way |
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La la la la la lay those were the days oh yes those were the days |
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Just tonight |
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I stood before the tavern nothing seemed the way it used to be |
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In the glass |
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I saw a strange reflection oh was that lonely woman really me |
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Through the door there came familiar laughter |
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I saw your face and heard you call my name |
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Oh my friend we're older but no wiser for in our hearts the dreams are still the same |
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Those were the days... |