[Verse 1]
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   ooh!
Greeted at the back door  with, "Boy, thought I told you not to go outside"
Tryin‘ your best to bring the    water to your eyes
Thinking it might stop her   from  whoopin‘ your behind

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
Brother said he‘s telling            ‘bout you playin‘ doctor with that girl
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 boy)
Teacher sends you to the    principal‘s office down the hall
You grow up and learn that   kind of thing ain‘t right
But while you were doing it,  it sure felt outta sight

[Chorus]
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?