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 "Mama, told you not to go outside!"
 Tryin' your best to bring the water to your eyes
 Thinkin' it might stop her from whoopin' 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 said he's tellin' 'bout you playin' doctor with that boy
 "Just don't tell and 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 (You nasty girl)
 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 doin' it, it sure felt outta 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?