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, and they'll use you, and before you even know
For love is blind and your far to 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's such a pretty show, they'll steal your heart away
But backstage's back on earth again, the dressing rooms are great
They'll come on strong and it ain't to long, before they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find, your 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, and she's fast asleep, leaves you twinklin' 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
Oh la la, oh la la ya ya ya
Oh la la, oh la la ya ya ya