Lookin' 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
Sneakin' out the
Back door
To hang out with
Those hoodlum
Friends of mine
Oooh...
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
Whippin' your behind
I wish those days...
Would come back
Once more
Why did those days,
Ev-er have to go?
I wish those days...
Would come back
Once more
Why did those days,
Ev-er have to go?
'Cause I love
Them so
Brother said he's
Tellin' about you
Playin' Doctor
With that girl
Just don't tell her
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
Writin' somethin'
Nasty on the wall
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
Doin' it, it sure
Felt outta sight
I wish those days...
Would come back
Once more
Why did those days,
Ev-er have to go?
I wish those days...
Would come back
Once more
Why did those days,
Ev-er have to go?
Eeeh-eeh...
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