written by Billy Ray Reynolds INTRO: C F This letter that I'm writing will probably be the hardest thing I'll ever do G7 C But you see there's something you should know I guess I should be the one to tell you F While you've faithfully waited for me, I met someone new and I fell G7 C Though you may not want to hear it, Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well Sure you know well as I, memories have a way of hangin' in your mind And there's a lot about you I know I'll remember for a long long time But she's the girl that I love now I guess more than I love my life itself I pray you'll hold her no hard feelings, Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well (key change to D) D G Maybe someday you'll forgive and realize that some things happen for the best A7 D If it's any consolation, after all the others until her I loved you best G By the time you read this letter, we'll be gone I guess that's all there is to tell A7 D But before I say goodbye Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well A7 D I pray you'll hold her no hard feelings Sandy sends her best and she and I both wish you well