The Letter
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[(intro ]2x) Em C G D
Em C Am B
"Meet me there at midnight, same place we always go,
Em C B
I'm absolutely sure he doesn't know."
Em C Am B
Those words jump off the letter, that I found behind our Bed,
Em C D
haunting me they echo in my head
B
In my head...
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Em Am G D
It's too late to try and work it out
Em Am G D
There's no way to turn this thing around
Em C G D
It's all there in the letter that I found
B
I've memorized it line for line
Em
Too bad the letter isn't mine....
( Em Am G D )
E C Am B
"When can I next see you? I've been counting down the days.
Em C B
I promise you our secret will be safe."
Em C Am B
No, I just can't continue, reading through my tears,
Em C D B
The meaning of the letter is so clear....
(solo) Em C D Em C
Em C
You wanted me to find it, girl.
G
You never tried to hide it, girl.
D A C
The writing nevere fades, the words are here to stay.
Em Am B
I hope you find this letter, I'm writing you today,
Em C B
These will be the last words that I say....
Em Am G D
It's too late to try and work it out
Em Am G D
There's no way to turn this thing around
Em C G D
It's all there in the letter that you've found
Em Am G D
It's too late to try and work it out
Em Am G D
There's no way to turn this thing around
Em C G D
It's all there in the letter that you've found
B
So, memorize it line for line:
I won't be there to say you GOOD BYE.
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 Em. 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.