Verse
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Things I prayed for when I was young
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That my father would love me like his only son
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That my mother would be patient with me
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that my sister would not leave
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And If my grandpa could see me beyond his grave
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That he'd think his little man was so great
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That my hair would not stick up in weird places
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And I'd be someone someday
Chorus:
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Years go by so easily that sometimes I forget
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Years go by and make me see that there's no time for my regret
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No time for my regret
Verse 2:
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Things I prayed for in my teens
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That God would forgive all my evil deeds
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That my father and my sister would come home
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And mom could meet our needs
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And If my grandpa could see me beyond his grave
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That he'd say a prayer for his family's sake
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That my hair would stick up in weird places
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And I'd be someone someday
CHORUS
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Years go by so easily that sometimes I forget
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Years go by and make me see that there's no time for my regret
G#
No time for my regret
SOLO (A# Cm G# G)
Verse 3:
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Things I pray for now in my twenties
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That God would still love me and Dad would like his new family
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That I could hug my sister that my mom could rest
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That my wife would still melt every time we kiss
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And if my grandpa has seen me beyond his grave
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How cold and silent he has remained
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That my hair would not fall out in weird places
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And I'd be someone someday