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 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? ‘Coz you always do what’s right

Can we 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’s in the love that we create
So much has changed since you been away

I wish that heaven had visiting hours
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 will live life the way you taught me
And make it on my own

I will close the door but I will open up my heart
And everyone I love will know exactly who you are
‘Coz this is not goodbye, it is just ‘til we meet again
So much has changed since you been away