1. Once upon a time, there was a tavern, where we used to raise a glass or two.

2. Then, the busy years went rushing by us. We lost our starry notions on the way.

3. Just tonight, I stood before the tavern. Nothing seemed the way it used to be.

4. Through the door, there came familiar laughter. I saw your face and heard you call my name.

Remember how we laughed away the hours, think of all the great things we would do?

If, by chance, I'd see you in the tavern, We'd smile at one another and we'd say,

In the glass, I saw a strange reflection. Was that lonely woman really me?

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 forever and a day.

We'd live the life we'd choose. We'd fight and never lose.

For we were young and sure to have our way!