About The Song
“Those Were The Days” was a song written by Gene Raskin and first recorded by the American folk group The Sandpipers in 1968. The song was later covered by Mary Hopkin, who released her version in 1968. Hopkin’s version of the song was a global hit, reaching number one in 12 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Hopkin’s version of the song was a nostalgic take on the past, with lyrics that looked back on a time of youthful innocence and carefree days. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery, and Hopkin’s gentle vocals help to create a sense of longing and wistfulness. “Those Were The Days” was a huge hit in 1968, and it remains a popular song today. It has been covered by many other artists, including Dolly Parton, Neil Young, and Linda Ronstadt. The song is a reminder of the simple pleasures of life, and it continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.
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Once upon a time there was a tavernWhere we used to raise a glass or two Remember how we laughed away the hours Think of all the great things we would do?Those were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose We’d fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way La-la-la-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da Da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-daThen the busy years went rushing by usWe 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 sayThose were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose We’d fight and never lose Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days La-la-la-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-daJust tonight I stood before the tavernNothing seemed the way it used to be In the glass I saw a strange reflection Was that lonely woman really me?Those were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose We’d fight and never lose Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days La-la-la-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-daThrough the door, there came familiar laughterI 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 sameThose were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose We’d fight and never lose Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days La-la-la-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da La-la-la-da-da-da Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-daLa-la-la-la-la-la-laLa-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la