Tommy Patterson

Tommy Patterson

Wish I Had The Key

Story Behind The Song

I couldn't sleep, my grand daughters were spending the night and sleeping in the living room with my wife, and I was thinking, "I wish I had a switch to cut my mind off." I grabbed my guitar, went in the bathroom, and quickly wrote this song.

Song Length 3:38 Genre Country - Traditional
Lead Vocal Male Vocal

Lyrics

Wish I Had The Key
Wish I had the key to turn my mind off
Then maybe I could get away from my thoughts
I'm missing you tonight, but I need to get some sleep
Wish I had the key to turn my mind off
Wish I had the key to turn the pain away
That gut-wrenching feeling, I get everyday
It's tearing me apart and I can't get away
Wish I had the key to turn the pain away
I get down on my knees and talk to God in prayer
I know that he listens and that he cares
But after losing you, I don't understand
Why you're not here
And I can't quit crying
Wish I had the key to a time machine
I'd go back to the time, when you were with me
I'd savor every moment, every minute, every day
Wish I had the key to a time machine
Wish I had the key to turn my mind off...
Words and Music by Tommy Patterson


Lyrics Tommy Patterson Music Tommy Patterson
Producer Gene Rabbi

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