I wish i didn't feel so helpless
I wish i didn't act so selfish
I wish i didn't wring my hands night and day
My hair was a little smoother
My jeans fit a little bit looser
And i always knew the right things to say
And i wish i wouldn't hide
What's been going on inside
And i wish you wouldn't get scared and run away

I wish i was doing better
With all the things that matter
Guess i got some learning to do
I wish everyone had someone
To hold them and to love them
The way i'm always gonna love you
I wish wishes came true

I wish there was a cure for cancer
I wish somebody had an answer
And all God's children never got hurt
I wish eve never bit that apple
Young men never went to battle
And i didn't get so mad at the world
I wish i was more like Jesus
And could pick up all the pieces
And make a better life for my baby girl

I wish i was doing better
With all the things that matter
Guess i got some learning to do
I wish everyone had someone
To hold them and to love them
The way i'm always gonna love you
I wish wishes came true

For everything i'm wishing
I know someone's up there listening
So i say my prayers when i go to bed

Oh, i pray my wishes come true

I wish i was doing better
With all the things that matter
Guess i got some learning to do
I wish everyone had someone
To hold them and to love them
The way i'm always gonna love you
I wish wishes came true

I know wishes come true

I wish
I wish