The Letter
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Dm Bb
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
C G
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Dm Bb
Lonely days are gone, I'm a goin' home
A Dm
My baby you wrote me a letter
Dm Bb
I don't care how much money I gotta spend
C G
I got to get back to my baby again
Dm Bb
Lonely days are gone, I'm a goin' home
A Dm
My baby you wrote me a letter
F C
Well, he wrote me a letter
Bb F C
Saying he couldn't live without me no more
F C
Oh listen mister, can't you see?
Bb F C
I gotta get back to my baby once more
A
Any way, yeah
Dm Bb
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
C G
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Dm Bb
Lonely days are gone, I'm a goin' home
A Dm
My baby you wrote me a letter
F C
Well, he wrote me a letter
Bb F C
Saying he couldn't live without me no more
F C
Oh listen mister, can't you see?
Bb F C
I gotta get back to my baby once more
A
Any way, yeah
Dm Bb
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
C G
Ain't got time to take a fast train
Dm Bb
Lonely days are gone, I'm a goin' home
A Dm
My baby, you wrote me a letter
A Dm
My baby you wrote me a letter
A Dm
I said baby, you wrote me a letter
F# C# B F# C#
Woahhh, ohh
F# C# B F# C#
Woahhh, ohh
F# C# B F# C#
Woahhh, ohh
F# C# B F# C#
Woahhh, ohh
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 Dm. 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.