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