The Letter
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Am F
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
G D
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Am F
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby, just-a wrote me a letter
Am F
I don't care how much money I gotta spend
G D
Got to get back to baby again
Am F
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby, just-a wrote me a letter
C G
Well, she wrote me a letter
F C G
Said she couldn't live without me no more
C G F C
Listen mister, can't you see I got to get back
G
To my baby once-a more
E7
Anyway, yeah!
Am F
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
G D
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Am F
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby, just-a wrote me a letter
C G
Well, she wrote me a letter
F C G
Said she couldn't live without me no more
C G F C
Listen mister, can't you see I got to get back
G
To my baby once-a more
E7
Anyway, yeah!
Am F
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
G D
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Am F
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby, just-a wrote me a letter
E7
My baby, just-a wrote me a letter
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How to play The Letter
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 Am. 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.