I Wish

Looking back on when I was a little nappy-headed boy
And my only worry was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes would not get a thing
We were happy with the joy the day would bring
Sneaking out the back door to hang
Out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door, "Boy
I thought I told you not to go outside"
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Thinking it would stop her from whipping your behind

I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
'Cause I love them so

Mother remembers telling about the play you got to with those girls
Just don't tell, I'll give you anything
That you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You keep yours for candy after church is through
Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (Nasty boy)
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
You'll grow up and learn that kind of thing ain't right
But when you're doing it, it's sure better to start

I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go?