I Read A Letter Today
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CAPO 1ST FRET
(D) I READ A (G) LETTER (A) TODAY
TENDER (D) WORDS OF (G) LOVE FILLED EVERY (A) PAGE
(G) BUT IT WAS NEVER MEANT FOR ME TO (A) SEE
NOW (D) I KNOW THAT SHE (G) WILL SOON BE LEAVING (A) ME
(D) I READ A (G) LETTER (A) TODAY
IT TOLD (G) ALL ABOUT THE SECRET PLANS THEY (A) MADE
AND MY (D) NAME WAS (G) MENTIONED SEVERAL (A) TIMES
IN THE (D) PART ABOUT THEM (G) LEAVING ME (A) BEHIND
WHO (G) WOULD EVER (A) THINK THAT SOME (D) PAPER AND SOME (D7) INK
COULD (G) TARE A MANS (A) HEART APART THIS WAY (D)
OH WEVE(G) BEEN HOOKED UP FOR (A) YEARS, AND NOW REFUSED TO (D) TEAR(?)
AND (G) THERES REALLY NOTHING ELSE TO SAY(A)
IT WAS (D) ALL THERE IN THE (A) LETTER THAT I READ (D) TODAY
WHO (G) WOULD EVER (A) THINK THAT SOME (D) PAPER AND SOME (D7) INK
COULD (G) TARE A MANS (A) HEART APART THIS WAY
IT WAS (D) ALL THERE IN THE (A) LETTER THAT I READ (D) TODAY
How to play I Read A Letter Today
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.