A Lot of Things Different

I'd spend a lot more time in the pouring rain without an umbrella

Covering my head

And I'd stood up to that bully when he pushed and called me names

But I was too afraid

And I'd've gone on and saw Elvis that night he came to town

But mama said I couldn't

And I'd've went skinny dipping with Jenny Carson that time she dared me to

But I didn't

Oh, I, I'd done a lot of things different

I wish I'd've spent more time with my dad when he was alive

Now I don't have the chance

And I wish I'd've told my brother how much I loved him before he went off to war

But I just shook his hand

I wish I'd've gone to church on Sunday morning when my grandma begged me to

But I was afraid of God

And I wish I would've listened when they said, "Boy, you're gonna wish you hadn't"

But I wouldn't

Oh, I, I'd done a lot of things different

People say they wouldn't change a thing

Even if they could

Oh, but I would

There was this red dress she wanted one time so bad she could taste it

And I should have bought it, but I didn't

She wanted to paint our bedroom yellow and trim it blues and greens

But I wouldn't let her, wouldn't've hurt nothing

She loved to be held and kissed and touched

But I didn't do it, not nearly enough

And if I'd've known that dance was gonna be our last dance I'd've asked that band to play

On and on, on and on

Oh, I, I'd done a lot of things different

People say they wouldn't change a thing

Even if they could

Oh, but I would

Oh, oh, I, I'd done a lot of things different

Oh, I, I'd done a lot of things

I think we'd all do a lot of things different