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