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 dreamed of all the
great things we would do

Then the busy years went
rushing by us
We lost our starry notions
on the way
If by chance Id see you
in the tavern
Wed smile at one another
and wed say

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

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

Those were the days my friend
We thought theyd never end
Wed sing and dance forever
and a day
Wed live the life we choose
Wed fight and never lose
For we were young and
sure to have our way
La la la la...
Those were the days，
oh yes those were the days