Capo 3rd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

 (Original Key: )

Intro

(Bass arranged for Guitar);

(Guitar):

Verse 1

Looking back on when I,

Was a little nappy headed boy.

Then my only worry,

Was for Christmas; what would be my toy.

Bridge 1

Even though we sometimes would not get a thing;

We were happy with the joy the day would [G7#5]bring.

Verse 2

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?"

Bridge 2

Tryin' your best to bring the water to you eyes.

Thinkin' it might stop her, from whoopin' your be-[G7#5]hind.

Chorus 1

 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.

Break

Do do do do, do do do do, do do do do.

Do do do do, do do do do, do do do do.

Verse 3

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.

Bridge 3

Mama gives you money for Sunday school,

You trade yours for candy after church is [G7#5]through.

Verse 4

Smokin' ciga-rettes and,

 And writing something nasty on the wall, (you nasty boy!)

Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall.

Bridge 4

You grow up and learn that, kinda thing ain't right.

But while you were doin' it; it sure felt outta [G7#5]sight.

Chorus 2

 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.

Outro

(Repeat to Fade)

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

  [G7#5]