No Letter Today - Ray Charles

No Letter Today

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Intro: Bb
 
#1.
Bb Eb Ab
No letter today, I have waited since dawn.
Bb
I've waited each day, since you have been
Eb
gone.
 
#2.
Bb Eb Ab
No letter today, all the days are so long.
Bb Db Eb Eb7
Why don't you write, I know I was wrong.
 
Bridge:
Ab Bb Eb
Give me one chance, please won't you forgive?
Cm F Fm Bb
I'll love you my dear, as long as I live.
 
#3.
Bb Eb Ab
I know it's no use, but I hope and I pray.
Bb Cm Bb Eb Eb7
The postman goes by, no letter today.
 
INTERLUDE: Ab Ebm Eb Fm Eb Cm F C F Bb F Bb
 
#4.
Bb Eb Bb Ab
I know it's no use, so, I hope and I pray.
Bb Cm Bb Eb Cm
The postman goes by, no letter today.
 
OUTRO:
Ab Bb Eb Cm Fm Ab Bb Eb Cm
No letter today.........no letter today..
Eb Abm7 Bb Eb Ab Eb
No letter to-day........yes..(Fade.)

How to play No 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 Bb. 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.

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