Looking back on when I was a little nappyheaded 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.
Sneakin´ out the back door to hangout
with those hoodlum friends of mine.

Ooh
greeted at the back door with
Boy, I thought I told you not to go outside.
Tryin´ the best to bring the water to your eyes
thinkin´ it might stop her from whoopin´ your behind.

I wish these 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.

Do do do do do do do do do do do do
do do do do do do do do do do do do.

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 (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´t 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.