v1
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 it's me by saying look under your bed
Am D
There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid
v2
And then I'd say I know it's tough
When you break up after seven months
And yeah I know you really liked her and it just don't seem fair
All I can say is pain like that is fast and it's rare
chorus1
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 G
She wasn't right for you and still you feel like there's a knife
C G/B Am D
sticking out of your back and you're wondering if you'll survive
C G/B Am G
You'll make it through this and you'll see
C D
You're still around to write this letter to me
G Gmaj7 x2
v3
At the stop sign at Tomlinson and Eighth
Always stop completely don't just tap your breaks
And when you get a date with Bridgett make sure the tank is full
On second thought forget it that one turns out kinda cool
v4
Each and every time you have a fight
Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
She spent so much extra time
It's like she sees the diamond underneath
And she's polishin' you 'til you shine
chorus2
And oh you got so much going for you going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
Tonight's the bonfire rally
But you're staying home instead because if you fail Algebra
Mom and dad will kill you dead
Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
And you're still around to write this letter to me
C - G –Am -G D G
You've got so much up ahead
C G
You'll make new friends
C G D G
You should see your kids and wife
C - G –Am-G D Em
And I'd end by saying have no fear
C G Am G F C 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
Chorus3
And oh you got so much going for you going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
I wish you'd study Spanish
I wish you'd take a typing class
C G/B Am
I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
Am-G/B 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 Gmaj7 G
To me
[Thanks to Kyrre Meyer Lugg for tabs]