Lyrics

Poor old Granddad, laughed at all his words
Thought he was a bitter man when he spoke of women's ways
They'll trap you and they'll use you before you even know
Love is blind and you're far to kind, don't you ever let it show

Well, I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now

Well, the can-can's such a lovely show, she'll steal your heart away
Backstage back on earth again, and dressing rooms are grey
She comes on strong, it ain't too long 'til you feel like you're a man
Love is blind and you soon will find that you're just a boy again

Ooh la la
Ooh la la
Ooh la la
Ooh la la

Well, I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now

When you want a lip and you get her cheek it makes you wonder where you are
If you want some more but she's fast asleep leaves you twinkling with the stars
Poor young Grandson there's nothing I can say
You gotta learn, just like me, that's the hardest way

Ooh la la
Ooh la la
Ooh la la

Well, I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger
I wish that I knew what I know now
I wish that I knew what I know now

— Dan (speaking): I'd like to thank everybody for coming tonight
If you're on your on your bike, please wear white
From Karl, Grant, and me... and Ivan, and Michael, and strings, and everybody
Have a wonderful evening; we'll see ya —

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger
I wish that I knew what I know now
I wish that —

Don't give up; thanks

Trivia

• Was originally performed by the band Faces (sung by Rod Stewart), from their last album released in 1973, also titled Ooh La La.
• Was played as the encore of their MTV Unplugged performance by Dave first asking for a "request" from the audience, but intentionally played Ooh La La, promising to play something "stupid".

Appearances

• On The Complete Unplugged - NYC '93.