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 grey   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      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, ooh la la   Ooh la la, la la, yeah      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.