[Verse 1] I wish somebody had told me That time flies like the shot of a gun I wish somebody had told me That like me my father once was a son I wish somebody had told me That family's all you really got in this world I wish somebody had told me Don't ever fall in love with Broadway girls I wish somebody had told me To call my buddy back when he was depressed I wish somebody had told me 'Cause it might've changed what he did next I wish somebody had told me Spend time with family and cancel your plans I wish somebody had told me 'Cause someday you might not have the chance [Chorus] But since no one ever told me The least that I can do is tell ya instead And since no one ever told me I hope these words forever live in your head I wish somebody had told me I wish somebody had told I wish somebody had told me But no one ever told me [Verse 2] I wish somebody had told me The friends you choose will be the man you become I wish somebody had told me Live in the present 'cause your life's just begun I wish somebody had told me Enjoy your youth and never rush to grow up I wish somebody had told me Not every sorrow can be numbed by the cup I wish somebody had told me There ain't no money that can buy back your peace I wish somebody had told me That God alone's the only man you should please I wish somebody had told me Not every disagreement needs a reply I wish somebody had told me 'Cause the land I love is stuck in divide [Chorus] But since no one ever told me The least that I can do is tell ya instead And since no one ever told me I hope these words forever live in your head I wish somebody had told me I wish somebody had told I wish somebody had told me But no one ever told me
