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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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And dreamed 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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For we were young and sure to have our way. 
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Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
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 
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Just tonight I stood before the tavern 
Nothing seemed the way it used to be 
In the glass I saw a strange reflection 
Was that lonely woman really me 
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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