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Intro

Verse 1

If I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17

 First I'd prove it's me by saying look under your bed

 There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid

 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.

Chorus 1

 And oh, you got so much going for you, going right

 But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night

She wasn't right for you

 And still you feel like there's a knife sticking out of your back

 And you're wondering if you'll survive

You'll make it through this and you'll see

You're still around to write this letter to me.

Verse 2

At the stop sign at Tomlinson and Eighth always stop completely

Don't just tap your brakes

 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

Each and every time you have a fight

 Just assume you're wrong and dad is right

 And you should really thank Ms. Brinkman she spent so much extra time

 It's like she sees the diamond underneath

 And she's polishin’ you 'til you shine

Chorus 2

 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’ll kill you dead

Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C

And you're still around to write this letter to me

You've got so much up ahead

 You'll make new friends, you should see your kids and wife

Verse 3

And I'd end by saying have no fear

 These are nowhere near the best years of your life

 I guess I'll see you in the mirror

 When you're a grown man

 P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can

Chorus 3

 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

I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be

Hey, I'd say have a little faith, and you'll see

 If I could write a letter to me, to me...