there was a day
  when we made promises
  and there was a day
  when we kept them
  we were like one
  no one could stop us
  we ruled the world
  from the throne you made
  promises -- we were young and free
  promises -- how it ought to be
  promises -- but somewhere it changed
  promises -- nothing remains the same
  now when we were tight
  you made such promises
  the world was alright
  and we believed them
  but now it's through
  and your stock is down
  put out the fuse
  the sparks are on the ground
  promises -- we were young and free
  promises -- how it ought to be
  promises -- but somewhere it changed
  promises -- nothing remains the same
  hurrah for yesterday
  long live yesterday
  drink a toast
  to yesterday
  we got the most
  out of yesterday
  we were like one
  we were like one
  promises -- we were young and free
  promises -- how it ought to be
  promises -- but somewhere it changed
  promises -- nothing remains the same
  hurrah for yesterday
  long live yesterday
  drink a toast
  to yesterday
  we got the most
  out of yesterday