Years May Come Years May Go
The Irish Rovers Lyrics


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Let's take a look behind
And see what we can find
Last year has gone for everyone
Passed with time

What happened to us then
Can't happen once again
And what's now all to me?
History

Years may come (Many years are still ahead)
Years may go (Many years have passed)

Some go fast (They belong to yesterday)
Some go slow (Still the memories last)
Some are good (Couldn't stop the laughter flowing)
Some are bad (Couldn't stop the tears)

For each one (Thank the Lord that we have been)
Just be glad (Together through the years)
Whenever I review
The lovin' times with you

I wouldn't change a single page
We've lived through
It wasn't always smooth
Sometimes we'd jump the groove

We've shed some tears and then
Loved again
Years may come (Many years are still ahead)
Years may go (Many years have passed)

Some go fast (They belong to yesterday)
Some go slow (Still the memories last)
Some are good (Couldn't stop the laughter flowing)
Some are bad (Couldn't stop the tears)

For each one (Thank the Lord that we have been)
Just be glad (Together through the years)
Heartaches I don't doubt
Life's sure to dish us out

We'll beat the lot and that is what
Life's all about
Whatever may come true
Ahead for me and you

Some day it all will be
Memories
Years may come (Many years are still ahead)
Years may go (Many years have passed)

Some go fast (They belong to yesterday)
Some go slow (Still the memories last)
Some are good (Couldn't stop the laughter flowing)
Some are bad (Couldn't stop the tears)





For each one (Thank the Lord that we have been)
Just be glad (Together through the years)

Overall Meaning

In "Years May Come Years May Go" by The Irish Rovers, the singer reflects on the passing of time and the memories that come with it. The first verse acknowledges that last year has passed for everyone, and encourages the listener to look back and see what they can find. The chorus emphasizes the range of experiences that each year brings, from the fast and slow moments to the good and bad.


The second verse takes a more personal tone, as the singer reflects on their own past with a loved one. Despite not always having a smooth journey, the singer wouldn't change a single page of their shared story. They also acknowledge that life is sure to bring heartache but that they will beat it all, with memories being the ultimate takeaway.


Overall, the song is a tribute to the nostalgia that comes with the passage of time, and the importance of cherishing the memories made along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's take a look behind
Let us take a moment to reflect on the past


And see what we can find
To see what lessons we have learned


Last year has gone for everyone
The previous year has ended for all of us


Passed with time
It went by while we were living our lives


What happened to us then
What we experienced during that time


Can't happen once again
The exact same events cannot be repeated


And what's now all to me?
What is happening in the present moment


History
What has already occurred in the past


Years may come (Many years are still ahead)
There are still many more years to come


Years may go (Many years have passed)
Many years have already passed


Some go fast (They belong to yesterday)
Some years seemed to fly by


Some go slow (Still the memories last)
Some years felt long, but we still remember them


Some are good (Couldn't stop the laughter flowing)
Some years were filled with happiness and laughter


Some are bad (Couldn't stop the tears)
Some years were filled with sadness and tears


For each one (Thank the Lord that we have been)
We should be thankful for every year that we have experienced


Just be glad (Together through the years)
We should be happy that we were able to go through those years together


Whenever I review
When I think back on


The lovin' times with you
The times that we spent together in love


I wouldn't change a single page
I wouldn't want to alter any part of it


We've lived through
We have experienced together


It wasn't always smooth
There were some difficult times


Sometimes we'd jump the groove
We would deviate from our usual routine


We've shed some tears and then
We have experienced sadness and then


Loved again
We were able to find love again


Heartaches I don't doubt
I am sure we will face more difficult times


Life's sure to dish us out
Life is bound to throw challenges our way


We'll beat the lot and that is what
We will overcome these challenges


Life's all about
That is what life is all about


Whatever may come true
Whatever may happen in the future


Ahead for me and you
What is to come for us as individuals and as a couple


Some day it all will be
One day all of this will become


Memories
Memories that we will cherish


For each one (Thank the Lord that we have been)
We should be grateful for every year that we have lived


Just be glad (Together through the years)
We should be happy that we were able to go through those years together




Lyrics © BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE CHARLES JEAN POPP, JACK FISHMAN, JEAN CLAUDE MASSOULIER

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Comments from YouTube:

lauren daugharty

this song always makes me cry for lots of reasons. my mom used to play it for me when I was a kid.

NitroCharge 240

this song makes me feel nostalgic in more way than one, I've been listening to this done I was a toddler

Linda Sherrin

I love this song I used it in a slide show for my daughter when she graduated from HS .. years ago 1990

Arizona Paul

This is one of my favorite songs by the Rovers. I love the way they do it.

Tine de Jong

Great song. I love it!!!! Thanks for the upload.

yazz444

One of my fave Irish Rover songs.

The Irish Rovers

This means more today than when we sang it.

Sigrid Carlsson Wile

@Jake LaGotta Exactly right!

The Irish Rovers

thanks for the kind words, @Viperkal . We're still around and making music with some from all decades here https://www.youtube.com/user/TheIrishRoversMusic

Viperkal

As was the case with all the songs that The Irish Rovers "covered", this arrangement is infinitely better than Herman's Hermits. This band had something very special and are still beloved by millions.

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