Saga Here I Am/(Goodbye) Once Upon a Time on HQ Vinyl with Lyrics in Description

Tracks 10 & 11 from their sixth album "Behaviour" released in 1985 copyright Maze/Portrait Records. It was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, Powerplay Recording Studios in Zurich, Switzerland and Union Studios in Munich, Germany. Rupert Hine had produced their last two albums, which became their most successful, by moving away from the band's progressive rock roots to a more mainstream sound. The band sought to continue that process and felt confident to take on the production duties themselves this time with the help of recording engineer Peter Walsh. However, the change in style was not welcomed by all the band members and tensions soon arose during the recording sessions. Once the album was released vocalist Michael Sadler told keyboardist Jim Gilmour and drummer Steve Negus that they were no longer welcome in the band. They didn't appear on the band's next two albums but eventually returned for their ninth released in 1993. The album received above average reviews and reached No. 39 on the Canadian chart. It was more successful that their previous album "Heads or Tales" thanks to the single "What Do I Know?" which reached No. 57 on the Billboard chart. The band went on to release a total of twenty-two studio albums and several recorded from live performances. Their last studio release was in 2021 and they are still touring today, mostly in Germany where their biggest fanbase resides. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Michael Sadler, Jim Crichton & Jim Gilmour/Michael Sadler, Jim Crichton, Ian Crichton, Jim Gilmour & Steve Negus and produced by Saga & Peter Walsh. Featuring:

Michael Sadler - Lead vocals & keyboards
Ian Crichton - Lead & rhythm guitars
Jim Gilmour - Keyboards & background vocals
Jim Crichton - Bass, keyboards & Moog Taurus bass pedals
Steve Negus - Drums, electronic drums & percussion
Special Guest:
Sharon Benson - Co-lead vocal on "What Do I Know?"

I woke to the sound of a crash
Oh, no, I know you're fighting next door
I thought I'd seen the last
I can't believe you still go back for more

(What have you got in mind, why do you waste your time?)
He gives you nothing at all
He's hurt you before, he'll hurt you again
Leave it all behind

(Here I am) wondering when you'll come into my life
(There you are) with fire in your eyes
(Here I am) you know that I'll do everything I can
(There you are) holding my heart in your hands

You know there's something wrong
I know, I've seen it on your face
Soon as he finds you're gone
There'll be someone new taking your place

(Haven't you had enough, haven't you found it rough)
To hold emotions for three?
So take my advice, head for the door
Leave it all behind

(Here I am) wondering when you'll come into my life
(There you are) with fire in your eyes
(Here I am) you know that I'll do everything I can
(There you are) holding my heart in your hands

(Here I am) wondering when you'll come into my life
(There you are) with fire in your eyes
(Here I am) you know that I'll do everything I can
(There you are) holding my heart in your hands

(Here I am)
(There you are)
(Here I am)

(As a child) each day seemed to last forever
(All the answers) to mysteries were mine to uncover
(As a child) I was entertained by simple pleasures
(All the questions) were ways to find the hidden treasures
(As a child) sheltered by my innocence
(I was searching) for ways to climb the highest fences

And the days go by
Oh, where did the time go?

(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more thinking I'm past my prime)
(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more living in the past) what's mine is mine

(As a young man) my life's gone through so many changes
(All the dragons) I thought I'd slain became my frustrations
(As a young man) I've come to meet my childhood's end
(All the answers) have since convinced me I should stop pretending
(As a young man) finally I've realized
(I've been dreaming) living with my past disguises

Where did the time go?

(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more) thinking I'm past my prime
(Goodbye once upon a time)
No more (living in the past) what's mine is mine

(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more (no more) thinking I'm past my prime) (say no more)
(Goodbye once upon a time) oh-oh
(No more living in the past) what's mine is mine
(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more) (no more) thinking I'm past my prime (no, no more)
(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more living in the past) what's mine is mine
(Goodbye once upon a time)
(No more (no more) thinking I'm past my prime