I Wish

Looking back on when I

Was a little nappy headed girl

Then 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

With, Boy, I thought I told you not to go outside

Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes

Thinking it might stop her from whooping 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?

I love em so

Brother says he's telling

About you playing doctor with that boy

Just don't tell I'll give you

Anything you want from all my toys

Mama gives you money for Sunday school

You trade yours for candy after church is through

Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall (You nasty gal)

Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall

You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right

But while you were doing it, it sure felt out of sight

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?