Poor old granddad
I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
When he spoke of women's 1
They'll trap you then they use you
All before you even know
For love is blind and you're far too 2
Don't ever let it show

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish 3 I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

The can-can's such a pretty show
It steals your heart 4
But the backstage back on earth again
The dressing rooms are gray
They 5 on strong and it ain't too long
'Fore they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon 6 find
You're just a boy again

When you want her lips,you get her cheek
Makes you wonder 7 you are
If you want some more then she's fast asleep
Leaves you twinkling 8 the stars

Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, 9 like me
And that's the hardest way

Ooh la la, ooh la la, lala, yeah...

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