I loved you then and from now on
It was a long time ago
There must be some reason for flesh and blood
Always share so much
I remember when mom and dad named you Claire
I was so used to being alone
Before you were born, before you had hair
I remember when you broke your arm
Before you were born, before you had hair
That was a long time ago
I remember when mom and dad named you Claire
Now how you tell it, you get it all wrong
That was a long time ago
Songwriters: Gary Louris, Jeffrey Scott Tweedy
That was a long time ago
It was a long time ago
You don't remember but I was there
I remember when mom and dad brought you home
Some other purpose for staying in touch
And then I wasn't alone
Publishers: ABSINTHE MUSIC, WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP
You don't remember but I was there