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 youthen they use you

Before you even know
For love is blind and you're far too kind
Don't ever let it show


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.


The can can's such a pretty show
They'll steal your heart away
But backstageback on earth again

The dressing rooms are grey

They come on strong and it ain't too long

Before they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You're just a boy again


When you want her lipsyou get a cheek
Makes you wonder where you are

If you want some more and she's fast asleep
Then she's twinkling with the stars.


Poor young grandsonthere's nothing I can say
You'll have to learnjust like me
And that's the hardest way

Ooh la la

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.