(Remember The Days Of The) Old Schoolyard
Cat Stevens · On The Road To Find Out [2001]
We used to laugh a lot, oh don't you
Remember the days of the old schoolyard
When we had imaginings and we had
All kinds of things and we laughed
And needed love... yes, I do
Oh and I remember you
Remember the days of the old schoolyard
We used to cry a lot, oh don't you
Remember the days of the old schoolyard
When we had simplicity and we had
Warm toast for tea and we laughed
And needed love.. yes, I do
Oh and I remember you
You were my sweet love, my first sweet love
My lovey dove, my love lovey dove
No matter what place, whichever the place
I still see your face, your smiling face
In childish dreams, inside my dreams
Like King and Queen, God save our dreams
N'though time may face, though time may fade
It ain't never too late, to learn about love
Learn about love
Remember the days of the old schoolyard
We used to laugh a lot, oh don't you
Remember the days of the old schoolyard
When we had imaginings and we had
All kinds of things and we laughed
And needed love... yes, I do
Oh and I remember you
About (Remember The Days Of The) Old Schoolyard
Cat Stevens' "(Remember The Days Of The) Old Schoolyard" stands as a poignant reflection on nostalgia and the passage of time, delivered with his signature gentle acoustic guitar work. Released on the 2001 compilation *On The Road To Find Out*, the track captures the essence of Stevens' folk-rock style, blending personal storytelling with universal themes of memory and loss. The song's lyrical focus on childhood memories and the fading of youth resonates deeply within his broader discography, which often explores the human condition through simple, melodic arrangements. As a staple of his later career recordings, the track exemplifies Stevens' ability to craft emotionally resonant music that transcends specific eras, inviting listeners to contemplate their own pasts through his evocative vocal delivery and harmonious composition.