Mary Hopkin – Those Were The Days

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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Lyric

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Once upon a time there was a tavernWhere we used to raise a glass or twoRemember how we laughed away the hoursThink of all the great things we would do?
Those were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never endWe’d sing and dance forever and a dayWe’d live the life we chooseWe’d fight and never loseFor we were young and sure to have our wayLa-la-la-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Then the busy years went rushing by usWe lost our starry notions on the wayIf by chance I’d see you in the tavernWe’d smile at one another and we’d say
Those were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never endWe’d sing and dance forever and a dayWe’d live the life we chooseWe’d fight and never loseThose were the days, oh yes, those were the daysLa-la-la-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Just tonight I stood before the tavernNothing seemed the way it used to beIn the glass I saw a strange reflectionWas that lonely woman really me?
Those were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never endWe’d sing and dance forever and a dayWe’d live the life we chooseWe’d fight and never loseThose were the days, oh yes, those were the daysLa-la-la-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Through the door, there came familiar laughterI saw your face and heard you call my nameOh, my friend, we’re older but no wiserFor in our hearts, the dreams are still the same
Those were the days, my friendWe thought they’d never endWe’d sing and dance forever and a dayWe’d live the life we chooseWe’d fight and never loseThose were the days, oh yes, those were the daysLa-la-la-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daLa-la-la-da-da-daDa-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
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