For I am just a painter passing through in history
For I am just a painter passing through in history
When I was in my prime, once along the way
For I am just a painter passing through the underground
I was in demand, always in control
I was in my stride, always at my game
If you want to know an answer I can't turn your life around
Yesterday is strong, remembering can wait
When I was in my prime, once along the way
For I am just a painter passing through the underground
When I was in my prime, once along the way
If you want to know my secret don't come runnin after me
Yesterday belongs in my dreams at night
If you want to know an answer I can't turn your life around
Once upon a time I would be impressed
Yesterday is swell, yesterday is great
The world was in my hands, my touch had turn to gold
Here comes mister cool along the walk of fame
When I was in my prime, once along the way
Once upon a time, I was in a daze
Once upon a time, once upon a day
Never in my life, never will it pass
If you want to know my secret don't come runnin' after me
All that I am told, I can never tell
I am still alone, remembering at last
Once upon a time, once upon a day
Once upon a time, once upon a day
If you want to know my secret don't come runnin after me
Once upon a time my life would be obsessed
Yesterday is gone, yesterday's alright
Now that I am old, let me rest a spell
