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 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 right 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

Cause I love them so

I love them so alright



Bring back those days

I love those days



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

I love them so