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
  With "boy thought I told you not to go outside"
  Tryin' your best to bring the
  Water to your eyes
  Thinkin' it might stop her
  From woopin' your behind
    I wish those days could come back once more
  Why did those days ev-er have to go
  I wish those days could come back once more
  Why did those days ev-er have to go
  Cause I love them so
    Brother says he's tellin'
  '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 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 ev-er have to go
  I wish those days could come back once more
  Why did those days ev-er have to go