Poor old Granddad I laughed at all his words I thought he was a bitter man When he spoke of women's ways "They trap you, then they use you Before you even know But love is blind and you're far too kind Don't you ever let it show" Well I wish that I knew what I know now When I was younger I wish that I knew what I know now "Well the can-can such a lovely show She steal your heart away Backstage back on Earth again And the dressing rooms are grey She comes on strong and it ain't too long 'Til you feel like you're a man But love is blind and you soon will find That you're just a boy again" Ooh la la Ooh la la Ooh la la Ooh la la Well I wish that I knew what I know now When I was younger I wish that I knew what I know now "When you want her lips, you get her cheek It makes you wonder where you are If you want some more, then she's fast asleep She left you twinkling with the stars Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say You gotta learn, just like me And that's the hardest way Ooh la la Ooh la la Ooh la la Ooh la la Well 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 I wish that I knew what I know now I wish that I knew what I know now Well 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 I wish that I knew what I know now I wish that