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I wish




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"I WISH"      - by Stevie Wonder
 
1. Listen to the song and either select the correct word or write the missing words in the text. 
 
 
https://youtu.be/hYKYka-PNt0
 
 
 

Looking back on when I
Was a little nappy headed
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what be my toy
Even though we sometimes
not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day bring

Sneaking out the door
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of
Greeted at the back door
With boy I told you not to go outside
Tryin' your best to bring the
to your eyes
Thinkin' it might stop her
From woopin' your behind

I wish those days come back once more
Why did those days ev-er have to go
I wish those days 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' with that girl
Just don't tell I'll give you
Anything you want in this wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy after is through

Smokin' cigarettes and writing something nasty on the l (you nasty boy)
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 doing it-it sure felt outta

I wish those days come back once more
Why did those days ev-er have to go
I wish those days could come back more
Why did those days ev-er have to go