Once Upon A Time
Robert Bradley Lyrics

Once upon a time, when I was in high school
During my adolescent years, when I was in high school.

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

I was drivin' a Chevy '72 had 4 on the floor, girl,
I drove a Chevrolet from the year 1972 with a four-speed manual transmission and a floor-mounted shifter.

One hundred 20 it would do
It was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 120 miles per hour.

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin', Let's Get It On...
I recall listening to Marvin Gaye's song Let's Get It On.

There was a war, baby, somewhere across the sea
At that time, there was a conflict occurring in some faraway location.

I didn't wanna go and fight, girl, but you were really lovin' me.
Although I had no desire to fight, I felt compelled to do so because you loved me.

I remember Martin Luther King, Lord he was the man, baby, that gave us all a dream.
I recall Martin Luther King, Jr.'s powerful speeches and his message of hope and equality.

Don't play with my love no,
Do not toy with my affections.

We used to have sweet music in the park
In the past, there was enjoyable music played in public parks.

Lord up at Monterey a they sang throughout the dark
In Monterey, California, they performed music late into the night.

You used to wear girl, those hot pants
You used to wear tight-fitting short shorts.

When you strolled down the hall, All the boys wanted a chance...
When you walked down the hallway, all the boys were eager to spend time with you.

I remember Otis Redding, Sittin' at the Dock of the Bay---
I remember listening to Otis Redding's song (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay.

Ahh, he went away..
He passed away.

I remember Sam Cooke ya'll, Bring It On Home To Me,
I recall listening to Sam Cooke's song Bring It On Home To Me.

From your love I can't be free...
I cannot break free from my love for you.

I remember Elvis Presley, and the Blue Suede Shoes
I remember Elvis Presley and his iconic song Blue Suede Shoes.

Ahh it gave me the blues.
It made me feel sad or melancholic.

I remember Marvin Gaye, singin'...let's get it on
I remember Marvin Gaye's song Let's Get It On again.