PVHS & PHHS CLASS OF 1967
50th REUNION THEME SONG
THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS
Inspired by the 1968 hit song by Mary Hopkin to an old Russian melody,
with special Reunion lyrics by John Markert
Verse 1
Cradled in a Valley was our high school
Crammed with baby boomers as you know
Then a school was built upon the hillside
So Valley had a new but friendly foe
Full Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end,
We had our fun but learned a thing or two
Now 50 years have passed, we’ve joined again at last
Our high school days, Oh yes those were the days
Verse 2
Then there were two schools with name of Pascack
Valley wore its green and Hills chose brown
On the courts and fields we waged our battles
The fans jammed in from each and every town
Short Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end,
We’ve come at last, to celebrate our past
Verse 3
Life at both our schools ran at a fast pace
But it was always safe to race from class to class
No guns, no knives, no need for an inspection
None dared to roam the halls without a pass
Short Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they'd never end,
To skip a class you had to have a pass
Verse 4
We studied late and tried to do the homework
We wrote reports the night before when due
There were a few great teachers who inspired us
We thought the things they taught were always true
Short Chorus
Those were the day my friends we thought they’d never end,
We thank them now, they taught us kids somehow
Verse 5
Of course there was romance but few found true love
Best friends were there to mend our broken hearts
New couples formed again with best intentions
Each vowed their pair would never ever part
Short Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end,
Best friends were there to mend our broken hearts
Verse 6
Too bad our high school years went rushing by us
But not before we learned to drive a car
We’d grab our friends and drive across the border
To stop at Paul’s or find our favorite bar
Short Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end,
It was a year of pizza pie and beer
Verse 7
Then the year was 1967
They sent us out with hope to find our way
Some went to war and some went on to college
But those who went to work were known to say:
Short Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end,
We know at last, we’d rather be in class!
Verse 8
Jobs and family took our dedication
Life has had its ups and had its downs
Yet often we have felt appreciation
For life-long friends in high school that we found
Short Chorus
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end,
It’s no surprise we classmates still have ties
Verse 9
Now we’ve joined again in celebration
With thoughts of those we wish were here today
For teachers who had earned our admiration
And classmates who we miss but passed away
Short Chorus
Those were the day my friends we thought they’d never end,
We’ve come at last to honor those who passed
Verse 10
So laugh and sing together to the music
And dance and dance and dance around the floor
Then raise your glasses high for we are lucky
To celebrate old times we’ve shared before
Full Chorus (end slowly)
Those were the days my friends we thought they’d never end
We had our fun but learned a thing or two
Now 50 years have passed, we’ve joined again at last
Our high school days, Oh yes those were the days
September 2, 2017