Gordon Lightfoot

A Painter Passing Through
Once upon a time, I was on my own Once upon a time, like you've never known Once upon a time, I would be impressed Once upon a time, my life would be obsessed Once upon a time, once upon a day when I was in my prime, once along the way If you want to know my secret Don't come running after me For I am just a painter Passing through in history Yesterday is gone, yesterday's allright Yesterday belongs, in my dreams at night Yesterday is swell, yesterday is great Yesterday is strong, remembering can wait Once upon a time, once upon a day when I was in my prime, once along the way If you want to know an answer I can't turn your life around For I am just a painter passing through the underground I was in my stride, always at my game Here comes Mister Cool, along the walk of fame I was in demand, always in control The world was in my hands, my touch had turned to gold SongtexteOnce upon a time, I was in a daze when I was in my prime, once along the ways If you want to know my secret don't come running after me For I am just a painter passing through in history Aus Songtexte Mania