About The Song
“Those Were the Days” is a folk-pop song performed by the talented artist Mary Hopkin. Released in 1968, the song quickly became one of Hopkin’s most beloved and enduring hits.
Written by Gene Raskin, “Those Were the Days” features nostalgic lyrics that reminisce about the past and the passage of time. The song’s melancholic melody and poignant lyrics evoke a sense of longing and reflection as the narrator looks back on fond memories and cherished moments.
With its hauntingly beautiful melody and Hopkin’s ethereal vocals, “Those Were the Days” resonated with audiences and became an instant classic. The song topped the charts in several countries and earned critical acclaim, solidifying Mary Hopkin’s status as one of the leading folk-pop artists of her time.
“Those Were the Days” has since become an enduring favorite among fans of folk and pop music alike. Its timeless appeal and universal themes of nostalgia and longing continue to resonate with listeners of all ages, making it a cherished favorite among Mary Hopkin fans and music enthusiasts around the world.
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Lyrics
“Those Were The Days”
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
Think of all the great things we would doThose 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
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
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
Those were the days
Oh, yes, those were the days
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
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
Those were the days
Oh, yes, those were the days
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
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
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days