(Verse)
Once I was young
Yesterday, perhaps
Danced with Jim and Paul
And kissed some other chaps
Once I was young
But never was naïve
I thought I had a trick or two up my imaginary sleeve
And now I know I was naïve

(Chorus)
I didn't know what time it was
Then I met you
Oh, what a lovely time it was
And sublime it was
Too
I didn't know what day it was
You held my hand
Warm, like the month of May it was
And I'll say it was
Grand
Grand
To be alive, to be young, to be mad, to be yours alone
Grand
To see your face, feel your touch, hear your voice say I'm all your own
I didn't know what year it was
Life was no prize
I wanted love, and here it was
Shining out of your eyes
I'm wise
And I know what time it is now
(Verse 2)
Once I was old
Twenty years or so
I was well-preserved
The wrinkles didn't show
Once I was old
But not too old for fun
I used to hunt for little boys with my imaginary gun
And now I aim for only one

(Chorus)
I didn't know what time it was
Then I met you
Oh, what a lovely time it was
And sublime it was
Too
I didn't know what day it was
You held my hand
Warm, like the month of May it was
And I'll say it was
Grand
Grand
To be alive, to be young, to be mad, to be yours alone
Grand
To see your face, feel your touch, hear your voice say I'm all your own
I didn't know what year it was
Life was no prize
I wanted love, and here it was
Shining out of your eyes
I'm wise
And I know what time it is now