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 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 I stood before the tavern nothing seemed the way it used to be
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In the glass 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...
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Those Were The Days
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| Wanda Jackson |
