I think with these chords it should be played with a chapo on the 2nd fret
Intro: G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7
G Gmaj7
If I could write a letter to me
G Gmaj7
And send it back in time to myself at 17
C G/B
First I'd prove its me by saying look under your bed
Am D
There's a skoal can and a playboy no one else would know you hid
G Gmaj7
And then I'd say I know it's tough
G Gmaj7
When you break up after seven months
C G/B
Yea I know you really liked her and it just don't seem fair
Am D
All I can say is pain like that is fast and it's rare
G D/F# Em G
And Oh you got so much going for you going right
C G/B Am D
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
G D/F# Em
She wasn't right for you and still you feel like
G C G/B
There's a knife sticking out of your back
Am D
And you're wonderin if you'll survive
C G/B Am
But you'll make it through this and you'll see
C D G
You're still around to write this letter to me
G Gmaj7
At the stop sign at Tomlinson and 8th
G Gmaj7
Always stop completely don't just tap your brakes
C
And when you get a date with Bridgette
G/B
Make sure the tank is full
Am D
On second thought forget it that one turns out kinda cool
G Gmaj7
Each and every time you have a fight
G Gmaj7
Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
C
And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
G/B
She spent so much extra time
Am
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It's like she sees the diamond underneath
D
And she's polishing you til you shine
G D/F# Em G
And Oh you got so much going for you going right
C G/B Am D
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
G D/F#
Tonights the bonfire rally
Em G
But you're staying home instead
C G/B Am D
Because if you fail algebra mom and dad will kill you dead
C G/B Am
But trust me you'll squeak by and get a "C"
C D G
And you're still around to write this letter to me
C G/B Am G D G
You got so much up ahead
C G
You'll make new friends
C G/B D G
You should see your kids and wife
C G/B Am G D
And I'd end by saying have no fear
C G/B Am G F C/E D
These are nowhere near the best years of your life
C
I guess I'll see you in the mirror
G/B
When you're a grown man
Am D
P.S. go hug aunt Rita every chance you can
G D/F# Em G
And Oh you got so much going for you going right
C G/B Am D
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
G D/F#
I wish you'd study Spanish
Em G
I wish you'd take a typing class
C G/B Am
I wish you wouldn't worry and let it be
C G/B Am D
I'd say have a little faith and you'll see
G Gmaj7
If I could write a letter to me
G
To me
