[00:24.870]Once upon a time there was a tavern
[00:30.120]Where we used to raise a glass or two
[00:35.190]Remember how we laughed away the hours
[00:40.450]And dreamed of all the great things we would do
[00:45.240]Those were the days my friend
[00:49.130]We thought they’d never end
[00:51.560]We’d sing and dance forever and a day
[00:56.690]We’d live the life we choose
[00:59.100]We’d fight and never lose
[01:02.040]For we were young and sure to have our way.
[01:05.980]La la la la…
[01:12.410]Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
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[01:18.880]Then the busy years went rushing by us
[01:23.360]We lost our starry notions on the way
[01:28.740]If by chance I’d see you in the tavern
[01:33.740]We’d smile at one another and we’d say
[01:38.530]Those were the days my friend
[01:42.280]We thought they’d never end
[01:44.830]We’d sing and dance forever and a day
[01:49.910]We’d live the life we choose
[01:52.700]We’d fight and never lose
[01:55.200]Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
[02:00.560]La la la la…
[02:14.870]Just tonight I stood before the tavern
[02:19.780]Nothing seemed the way it used to be
[02:25.390]In the glass I saw a strange reflection
[02:30.310]Was that lonely woman really me
[02:35.370]Through the door there came familiar laughter
[02:41.930]I saw your face and heard you call my name
[02:47.020]Oh my friend we’re older but no wiser
[02:52.140]For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
[02:59.740]Those were the days my friend
[03:03.390]We thought they’d never end
[03:06.100]We’d sing and dance forever and a day
[03:11.290]We’d live the life we choose
[03:13.870]We’d fight and never lose
[03:16.510]Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
[03:22.610]Those were the days
[03:30.860]
[04:03.820]Those were the days my friend
[04:07.320]We thought they’d never end
[04:09.700]We’d sing and dance forever and a day
[04:15.240]We’d live the life we choose
[04:17.730]We’d fight and never lose
[04:20.340]Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
[04:25.160]Oh yes were the days
[04:27.260]Oh yes were the days
[04:29.750]Oh yes were the days
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