Visiting Hours

I wish that heaven

Had visiting hours

So I could just show up

And bring the news

That she's getting older

And I wish that you'd met her

The things that she'll learn from me

I got them all from you

Can I just stay a while

And we'll put all the world to rights

The little ones will grow

And I'll still drink your favourite wine

And soon they're going to close

But I'll see you another day

So much has changed

Since you've been away

I wish that heaven

Had visiting hours

So I could just swing by

And ask your advice

What would you do in my situation?

I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them

What would you do?

'Cause you always do what's right

Can we just talk a while

Until my worries disappear?

I'd tell you that I'm scared

Of turning out a failure

You'd say: Remember that the answer

Is in the love that we create

So much has changed

Since you've been away

I wish that heaven

Had visiting hours

And I would ask them

If I could take you home

But I know what they'd say

That it's for the best

So I would live life the way you taught me

And make it on my own

I will close the door

I will open up my heart

And everyone I love

Will know exactly who you are

'Cause this is not goodbye

It is just till we meet again

So much has changed

Since you've been away