Letter To Me by Brad Paisley
Key: GG | Capo: 0fr |  Left-Handed 

    


Intro 
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Verse 1
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If I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17
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First I'd prove it's me by saying look under your bed
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There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid
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And then I'd say I know it's tough when you break up after seven months
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And yeah, I know you really liked her, and it just don't seem fair
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All I can say is pain like that is fast, and it's rare.
Chorus
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And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
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But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
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She wasn't right for you
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And still you feel like there's a knife sticking out of your back
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And you're wondering if you'll survive
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You'll make it through this and you'll see
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You're still around to write this letter to me.
Verse 2
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At the stop sign at Tomlinson and Eighth
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Always stop completely
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Don't just tap your brakes
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And when you get a date with Bridgett
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Make sure the tank is full
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On second thought forget it
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That one turns out kinda cool
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Each and every time you have a fight
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Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
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And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
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She spent so much extra time
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It's like she's the diamond underneath
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And she's polishing you 'til you shine.
Chorus 2
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And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
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But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
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Tonight's the bonfire rally but you're staying home instead
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Because if you fail algebra, mom and dad will kill you dead
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Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
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And you're still around to write this letter to me.
Verse 3
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You've got so much ahead
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You'll make new friends, you should see your kids and wife
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And I'd end by saying have no fear
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These are nowhere near the best years of your life.
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I guess I'll see you in the mirror
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When you're a grown man
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P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can.
Chorus
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And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
    C         Em       Am                   D
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
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I wish you'd study Spanish
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I wish you'd take a typing class
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I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
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I'd say have a little faith, and you'll see.
Outro
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If I could write a letter to me, to me