Poor, old Grandad I laughed at all his words I thought he was a bitter man Spoke of "women's ways" "Trap you, and abuse you" "Before you even know" "Love is blind, and you're far too kind" "To 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 is such a pretty show Steals your heart away The backstage beckons you again The dressing rooms are grey They come on strong and it won't be long But, It'd make you feel a man And, love is blind, and you're sure to find You're just a boy again ♪ 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 Want her lips, but you get her cheek Makes you wonder where you are You want some more and she's fast asleep Twinkling with the stars Poor, young grandson There's nothing I can say You just gotta learn that you're just like me And, that's the hardest way Ooh la la Ooh la la la la Ooh la la Ooh la la 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 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