[Verse 1]
G Am
I know I haven’t been around in a bit,
C G
But Mama, don’t think that I could ever forget,
G Am
You probably been wondering as to where that I’ve been,
C G
Got picked up last week, and I’m stuck in the pin,
G Am
And I know that I haven’t been the best son,
C G
You can’t forgive for all the things that I done,
G Am
But my attorney tells me that I got a good case,
C G
So write me a letter, Ma, send me your grace,
[Chorus]
G Am
Write me a letter, give me a call,
C G
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long,
G Am
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets,
C G
Write me a letter and help me forget,
[Verse 2]
G Am
Well hey there John, Man it’s been a long time,
C G
And I hope that you and boys are doing just fine,
G Am
You probably been wondering why I don’t hang around,
C G
I’ve been stuck in county since that shit when down,
G Am
And it might be a lot to inquire about,
C G
That you and the boys could pull some dough and help me get out,
G Am
Cause us and the gang, man, ain’t we been through it all?
C G
Just let me know, buddy, just give me a call,
[Chorus]
G Am
Write me a letter, give me a call,
C G
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long,
G Am
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets,
C G
Write me a letter and help me forget,
[Bridge]
Am D
Knowing you’re with me, it keeps me holding on,
G Em
Knowing you miss me whenever I’m gone,
Am A7
With you all in my heart, is my only escape,
D D7
And oh, how I wish for a loving embrace,
[Verse 3]
G Am
Well Mama, I haven’t heard from you in a while,
C G
It’s been about a year but I’m still trying to smile,
G Am
I couldn’t pull bail and I lost in the case,
C G
And ain’t no one willing to help out in this place,
G Am
I hope you get this, I hope you respond,
C G
Cause I ain’t talked to no one ever since I’ve been gone,
G Am
And I don’t know if I’ll ever see you all again,
C G
I just want a family, I just want a friend,
[Chorus]
G Am
Write me a letter, give me a call,
C G
Cause I’ve been inside for way too long,
G Am
With all of my sorrows and all my regrets,
C G
Write me a letter and help me forget.