Chords with lyrics
Tuning: G C E A (G C E A)
Verse 1:
A Bm
I know I haven’t been around in a bit
D A
But Mama, don’t think that I could ever forget
A Bm
You probably been wondering as to where that I’ve been
D A
Got picked up last week, and I’m stuck in the pin
A Bm
And I know that I haven’t been the best son
D A
You can’t forgive for all the things that I done
A Bm
But my attorney tells me that I got a good case
D A
So write me a letter, Ma, send me your grace
Chorus:
A Bm
Write me a letter, give me a call
D A
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long
A Bm
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets
D A
Write me a letter and help me forget
Verse 2:
A Bm
Well hey there John, Man it’s been a long time
D A
And I hope that you and boys are doing just fine
A Bm
You probably been wondering why I don’t hang around
D A
I’ve been stuck in county since that shit when down
A Bm
And it might be a lot to inquire about
D A
That you and the boys could pull some dough and help me get out
A Bm
Cause us and the gang, man, ain’t we been through it all?
D A
Just let me know, buddy, just give me a call
Chorus:
A Bm
And write me a letter, give me a call
D A
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long
A Bm
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets
D A
Write me a letter and help me forget
Bridge:
Bm E
Knowing you’re with me, it keeps me holding on
A F#m
Knowing you miss me whenever I’m gone
Bm B7
With you all in my heart, is my only escape
E E7
And oh, how I wish for a loving embrace
Verse 3:
A Bm
Well Mama, I haven’t heard from you in a while
D A
It’s been about a year but I’m still trying to smile
A Bm
I couldn’t pull bail and I lost in the case
D A
And ain’t no one willing to help out in this place
A Bm
I hope you get this, I hope you respond
D A
Cause I ain’t talked to no one ever since I’ve been gone
A Bm
And I don’t know if I’ll ever see you all again
D A
I just want a family, I just want a friend
Chorus:
A Bm
So write me a letter, give me a call
D A
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long
A Bm
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets
D A
Write me a letter and help me forget
A Bm
Write me a letter, give me a call
D A
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long
A Bm
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets
D A
Write me a letter and help me forget