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