[Verse 1] Tiny boots by the backdoor Baseball glove in the old dust shed Cartoons on a Saturday Bedhead, laughter, crusts of bread Blink once, there’s a backpack Blink twice, now you’re drivin’ away Man, the time ran like a wild horse I was sure it would stay [Chorus] The time went too fast, now you’re all grown, son I miss those days, those little-boy runs You’re the man I prayed for, can’t ask for more Still I’d give anything For a replay, just one more swing in the yard One more goodnight on that pillow fort floor I’m proud of who you are But I’d hit rewind, and replay those days once more [Verse 2] Remember fishin’ from that old dock You asked if the moon follows the truck You thought I knew every answer I just laughed and kinda made it up Now you’re talkin’ ‘bout your own place Paychecks, plans, and long highways I just nod and slap your shoulder Hide the ache for yesterday [Chorus] The time went too fast, now you’re all grown, son I miss those days, those Lego wars done You’re the man I prayed for, can’t ask for more Still I’d give anything For a replay, one more late-night cartoon glow One more “Daddy, don’t let go” I’m proud of who you are But I’d hit rewind, and replay those days once more [Bridge] I wouldn’t change the way you turned out Wouldn’t trade this man you became I just wish I could walk that old hallway Hear that small voice say my name (hey dad) [Chorus] Yeah, the time went too fast, now you’re all grown, son I miss those times, every wild little run You’re the man I prayed for, can’t ask for more Still I’d give anything For a replay, one more backyard sunset game One more “read it again” by the windowpane I’m proud of who you are But in my heart I’ll always replay those days once more (oh yeah) I’ll always replay those days once more

country, Warm modern country ballad with male vocals; gentle picked acoustic and soft piano under the verses, brushed kit and subtle pedal steel lifting the choruses, bass hugging the root. First chorus intimate and close-mic’d, second chorus adds light harmonies and a small swell. Keep tempo mid-slow with a nostalgic sway, leaving space for storytelling and a heartfelt vocal ad-lib on the last hook.

Replay Those Days