Sides face, grand square
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
Circle left
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
Left allemande, swing and promenade
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days

Head couples promenade go halfway
Sides pass thru and partner trade
Square thru to 4, go walkin' around the floor
Dosado and do an eight chain four
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
Swing and whirl and promenade 'em too
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days

Sides face, grand square
Then the busy years went rushing past 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
Circle left
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
Left allemande, swing and promenade
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days

Sides face, grand square
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
Circle left
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
Left allemande, swing and promenade
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days