Дорогой длинною
Once upon a time there was a tavern /
Where we used to raise a glass or two /
Remember how we laughed away the hours /
And dreamed of all the great things we would do /
[chorus] Those were the days my friend /
We 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 la…
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
[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 lonely 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
Songwriters: STROUSE, CHARLES/ADAMS, LEE
