A Painter Passing Through - Live

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