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 And 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