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, before you even know
For love is blind and you're far too kind, don't 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 such a pretty show
Will steal your heart away
But backstage back on earth again
The dressing rooms are gray

They come on strong and it ain't too long
For they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will 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

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
You're just twinkling with the stars

Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, just like me
And that's the hardest way

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

Ooh la la, ooh la la, la la, yeah
Ooh la la, ooh la la, la la, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah