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