I wish my back would straighten up.
I wish I didn't have wrinkles.
I wish time would back up.
I wish I was attractive to many ladies
Like I used to be years ago.
I wish my teeth would grow back.
I wish I could eat the food I used to,
Not just baby food.
I wish to walk a mile.
Without getting tired.
Not just a few blocks.
I wish to do all the things I used to.
Oh, I wish time would back up
and let me be who I used to be.
Not just an old man
getting ready to close my eyes forever.