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Once upon a time there was a tavern
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Where we used to raise a glass or two
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Remember how we laughed away the hours
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Think of all the great things we would do
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Those were the days, my friend
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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 choose
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We'd fight and never lose
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When we were young and sure to have our way
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Then the busy years went rushing by us
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We lost our strong emotions on the way
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If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
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We'd smile at one another and we'd say *
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Those were the days, my friend
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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 choose
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We'd fight and never lose
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Those were the days on yes those were the days*
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Just tonight I stood before the tavern
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Remember the simple way it used to be
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In the glass I saw a strange reflection
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Was that lonely woman really me ?
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* Repeat
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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
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For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
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* Repeat
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Those Were The Days
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| Mary Hopkin |
