Verse 1: G I wish that heaven Em7 Had visiting hours Cadd9 So I just could show up Cadd9 G Dsus4 And bring good news G That she's getting older Em7 And I wish that you'd met her Cadd9 The things that she'll learn from me Cadd9 G Dsus4 I got them all from you
Chorus: Cadd9 G Dsus4 Can we just talk a while and we'll put all the world to rights? Cadd9 G Dsus4 The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favourite wine Em Emmaj7/Eb Em7/D Em6/Db And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day G Dsus4 G Cadd9 G So much has changed since you've been away Verse 2: G Well, I wish that heaven Em7 Had visiting hours Cadd9 So I could just swing by Cadd9 G Dsus4 And ask your advice G What would you do in my situation? Em7 I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them Cadd9 What would you do? Cadd9 G Dsus4 'Cause you always knew what's right Chorus: Cadd9 G Dsus4 Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? Cadd9 G Dsus4 I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure Em Emmaj7/Eb Em7/D Em6/Db He'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" G Dsus4 G Cadd9 G So much has changed since you've been away Interlude: G Em7 Cadd9 Cadd9 G Dsus4 G Em7 Cadd9 Cadd9 G Dsus4 Verse 3: G I wish that heaven Em7 Had visiting hours Cadd9 And I would ask them Cadd9 G Dsus4 If I could take you home G But I know what they'd say Em7 That it's for the best Cadd9 So I would live life the way you told me Cadd9 G Dsus4 And make it on my own Chorus: Cadd9 G Dsus4 And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart Cadd9 G Dsus4 And everyone I love will know exactly who you are Em Emmaj7/Eb Em7/D Em6/Db 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again G Dsus4 G Cadd9 G So much has changed since you've been away