Counting Crows — Ooh La La

Poor old granddad I laughed at all his words I thought he was a bitter man He spoke of women's ways They'll trap you then they use you And before you even know Love is blind and you're far too kind Don't ever let it show I said 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's such a pretty show It will steal your heart away But backstage, back on earth again All the dressing rooms are grey They come on strong and it ain't too long 'Fore they make you feel a man But love is blind and you soon will find You're just a boy again I said 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 When you want her lips You get her cheek Makes you wonder where you are If you want some more Then she's fast asleep Leaves you twinkling with the stars Poor young grandson There's nothing I can say You'll have to learn it just like me And that's the hardest way, ooh 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