Those Were The Days Lyrics - Wanda Jackson

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

Remember how we laughed away the hours 

And think of all the great things we would do 

Then the busy years went rushing by us we lost our starry notions on the way 

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

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 chose we'd fight and never lose 

For we were young and sure to have our way 

La la la la la lay those were the days oh yes those were the days 

Just tonight I stood before the tavern nothing seemed the way it used to be 

In the glass I saw a strange reflection oh was that lonely woman really me 

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...