Lyrics The Gaslight Anthem

The Gaslight Anthem

Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, when I was in high school

I was in love with you, lady and you treated me so cool.

I was drivin' a Chevy '72 had 4 on the floor, girl,

one hundred 20 it would do

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin',

What's goin' on

There was a war, baby, somewhere across the sea

I didn't wanna go and fight, girl, but you were really lovin' me.

I remember Martin Luther King,

Lord he was the man, baby, that gave us all a dream.

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin',

What's goin' on

Don't play with my love no,

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin', What's goin' on

We used to have sweet music in the park

Lord up at Monterey a they sang throughout the dark

You used to wear girl, those hot pants

When you strolled down the hall,

all the boys wanted a chance...

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin',

What's goin' on

Don't play with my love, no...

I remember Otis Redding, Sittin' at the Dock of the Bay--

ahh, he went away..

I remember Sam Cooke ya'll, Bring It On Home To Me,

from your love I can't be free...

I remember Elvis Presley, and the Blue Suede Shoes

ahh it gave me the blues.

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin'...let's get it on