A Painter Passing Through Lyrics

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*sing 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*sing 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*sing 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*s
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*sing through the underground
If you want to know my secret don't come runnin after me
For I am just a painter pa*sing through in history

Gordon Lightfoot - A Painter Passing Through

Jan 2007

1. Drifters
2. My Little Love
3. Ringneck Loon
4. I Used To Be A Country Singer
5. Boathouse
6. Much To My Surprise
7. On Yonge Street
8. Red Velvet
9. Uncle Toad Said
10. A Painter Passing Through (Album Version)