Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember when we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the things that 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 choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In a glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me?
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 choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way