Please Mister Postman
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A
(Stop)
Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman
F#m
(Wait)
Wait Mister Postman
A
Please Mister Postman, look and see
F#m
(Oh yeah)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
D
(Please, please Mister Postman)
Why's it takin' such a long time
E
(Oh yeah)
For me to hear from that boy of mine
A
There must be some word today
F#m
From my boyfriend so far away
D
Please Mister Postman, look and see
E
If there's a letter, a letter for me
A
I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman
F#m
So patiently
D
For just a card, or just a letter
E
Sayin' he's returnin' home to me
A
(Mister Postman)
Mister Postman, look and see
F#m
(Oh yeah)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
D
(Please, please Mister Postman)
Why's it takin' such a long time
E
(Oh yeah)
For me to hear from that boy of mine
(A F#m D E)
A
So many days you passed me by
F#m
See the tears standin' in my eyes
D
You didn't stop to make me feel better
E
By leavin' me a card or a letter
A
(Mister Postman)
Mister Postman, look and see
F#m
(Oh yeah)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
D
(Please, please Mister Postman)
Why's it takin' such a long time
E
(Why don't you check it and see one more time for me, you gotta)
A
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
F#m
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
D
(Mister Postman)
Mister Postman, look and see
E
(C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner the better)
Mister Postman
(A F#m D E)
How to play Please Mister Postman
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 A. 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.