Lyrics of
I wish

I Wish by Stevie Wonder was inspired by Wonders childhood memories and the nostalgia for the days of his youth in the 1950s and early 60s. It expresses a wish to return to the simplicity and innocent joy of those times. Released as a single from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, it reflects on his childhood and the simple wishes of youth. It became one of Wonders most iconic songs, capturing the public imagination with its heartfelt lyrics ... and catchy melody. See more [+]

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, I thought I told you not to go out-side?"

Tryin' your best to bring the water to you eyes.
Thinkin' it might stop her, from whoopin' your be-hind.

I wish those days, could, come back once more,
Why did those days, e -ver have to go?
I wish those days, could, come back once more,
Why did those days, e -ver have to go? 'Cos I love 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 playing 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' ciga-rettes and,
And writing something nasty on the wall, (you nasty boy!)
Teacher sends you to the principals of-fice 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, e -ver have to go?
I wish those days, could, come back once more,
Why did those days, e -ver have to go?
I wish those days, could, come back once more,
Why did those days, e -ver have to go?
I wish those days, could, come back once more,
Why did those days, e -ver have to go? 'Cos I love them so.

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