THOSE WERE THE DAYS MARY HOPKIN Am Once upon a time there was a tavern, Dm where we used to raise a glass or two. Am Remember how we laughed away the hours, B7 E and dreamed of all the great things we would do. Chorus: Am Those were the days, my friend, Dm we thought they'd never end, G G7 C we'd sing and dance for ever and a day Dm We'd live the life we choose, Am we'd fight and never lose, E Am For we were young, and sure to have our way. Am Dm La la la la la la la la la la la la E Am 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 smiled at one another, and we'd say: Chorus 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 lonley woman really me? Chorus 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. ***************************************************************************************** The above is solely MY INTERPRETATION of this great song, in a format aimed at learning guitarists. No attempt has been made to copy or reproduce the artist's or publisher's sheet music for the song, if such exists. It can be used for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. To play the song as it should be played, you should purchase the official sheetmusic for the song. You should also purchase and listen to the song to learn the rhythm and timing of the song - this is essential if you wish to play the song with any degree of accuracy *****************************************************************************************