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[Verse 1]
E
I sent my résumé to God
E
In MA and 12 point font
E E
My awards are all in order and my references are pretty strong
C#m B
My bullet points concise and now my grammar's fixed and typos found
A F#m E
I'm hopin' if she sees it I have made my English teacher proud
E
And I've done my share of charity
E
But left out the profanities
E E
I know that he's a busy guy and maybe won't remember these
C#m B
The omnipotent editor knows all the tricks by now I'm sure
A F#m E
But first impressions stick, so I am leading with my best foot first
E
So now I wait for the response
E
A call from my potential boss
E
Did I apply 'cause I am lost?
N.C.
Is it too late to call it off?
[Chorus]
C#m B A
I didn't know I had an answer for this question 'till I asked
C#m B A F#m
But now that I am set in motion all I want's a second chance
E
Take it back
[Verse 2]
E
I'm flinching as I check the mail
E
And flip through bills and grocery sales
E E
I throw out all the clutter, understand that it can’t help me now
C#m
But there it is, I’ve finally heard
B
‘Cause in my hands: the holy word
A F#m E
The envelope is gold and it’s addressed to: "whom it may concern”
E
And I’m too scared
E
To look inside
E
With shaking hands
E
And fading eyes
C#m B
But nothing now can change at all the contents of this envelope
A F#m E
It's best I get this over with, 'cause ignorance won't save my soul
E
And I read the words one at a time
E
But can't get past the leading line
E
My eyes refocus, open wide...
N.C.
“Your application's been denied”
[Chorus]
C#m B A
Didn't know I had an answer for this question 'till I asked
C#m B A F#m
But now that I may never have it all I want's a second chance
C#m A E B
Take it back
[Bridge]
C#m A
“Your application's been denied
E
We can’t accept you at this time
B
We’ll keep your paperwork on file
C#m
We’ll reach back out when it’s your time"
A
"We know that life can seem so cruel
E
That’s why today is just too soon
N.C.
You still have so much left to do
C#m
The world’s not ready to lose you"
A
"So many lives to still impact
E
Some still have yet to cross your path
B
We know that it’s a lot to ask
C#m
Please learn your worth, and take it back
E
Take it back"
[Outro]
E
I take it back...
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