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 runnin' after me
For i am just a painter pa**ing through in history
Yesterday is gone, yesterday's alright
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 pa**ing 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 turn to gold
Once upon a time, i was in a daze when
I was in my prime, once along the way
If you want to know my secret don't come runnin' after me
For i am just a painter pa**ing through in history
Now that i am old, let me rest a spell
All that i am told, i can never tell
Never in my life, never will it pa**
I am still alone, remembering at last
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 pa**ing through the underground
If you want to know my secret don't come runnin' after me
For i am just a painter pa**ing through in history