Written by English lyrics by Gene Raskin, Music is Russian song
Em
1. Once upon a time there was a tavern
E7 Am
where we used to raise a glass or two.
Em
Remember how we laughed away the hours,
F#7 B7
dreaming of the great things we would do.
Em Am
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,
Am Em
we`d live the life we`d choose, we`d fight and never lose,
B7 Em
for we were young and sure to have our way.
- Am B7 Em
Em
2. Then the busy years went rushing by us,
E7 Am
we lost our starry notions on the way.
Em
If by chance I`d see you in the tavern,
F#7 B7
we`d smile at one another and we`d say.
(2nd chorus)
Those were the days, my friend,
We thought they'd never end,
We'd sing and dance forever and a day.
We'd life the life we'd choose, we'd fight and never lose,
Those were the days, oh, yes, those were the days.
Em
3. Just tonight I stood before the tavern.
E7 Am
Nothing seemed the way it used to be,
Em
In the glass I saw a strange reflection.
F#7 B7
Was that lonely woman really me ?
+ Chorus #2 - Am B7 Em
Em
4. Through the door there came familiar laughter,
E Am
I saw your face and heard you call my name.
Em
Oh, my friend, we`re older but no wiser,
F#7 B7
for in our hearts the dreams are still the same.
Chorus # 2
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key step up
Half
key step up
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key step down
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