Capo 1st fret
Standard (EADGBE)
1st Verse:
Poor old granddad, I laughed at all his words,
I thought he was a bitter man, he spoke of women's ways,
They'll trap you, and they'll use you, and before you even know,
For love is blind and your far to kind, don't ever let it show.
Chorus
I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger,
I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was stronger.
2nd Verse:
The Can Can's such a pretty show, they'll steal your heart away,
But backstage's back on earth again, the dressing rooms are great,
They'll come on strong and it ain't to long, before they make you feel a man,
But love is blind and you soon will find, your just a boy again.
Chorus
I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger,
I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was stronger.
3rd Verse:
When you want her lips, you get her cheek, makes you wonder where you are,
If you want some more, and she's fast asleep, leaves you twinklin' with the stars,
Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say,
You'll have to learn just like me, and that's the hardest way.
Chorus
I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger,
I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was stronger.
Melody:
Oh la la, oh la la ya ya ya,
Oh la la, oh la la ya ya ya.