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 for-ever 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.

Lalala lah lala, lalala lah lala



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 soldier really me.



Those were the days my friend,

We thought they'd never end,

We'd sing and dance for-ever 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.

Lalala lah lala, lalala lah lala



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.



Those were the days my friend,

We thought they'd never end,

We'd sing and dance for-ever 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.

Lalala lah lala, lalala lah lala