I WISH by Stevie Wonder.

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 sometimes would not get,
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, 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 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 loved 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 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 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,
Cause I loved them so…

Copyright, 1976, Jobet music co. inc. and Black Bull music inc.

Reference:
Stevie Wonder