I Wish Lyrics - American Idol

Looking back on when I was a little nappy headed boy 

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, I thought I told you not to go outside 

Tryin' your best to bring the water to your eyes 

Thinkin' it might stop her from whippin' 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 

Brother says he's tellin' 'bout you playin' doctor with that girl 

Just don't tell I'll give you anything you want in this whole wide world 

Mama gives you money for Sunday school 

You trade yours for candy after church is through 

Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall 

Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall, I can't do it 

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

But while you were doin' 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? 

What did you say? 

Baby, baby, baby