The Letter
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Bm F#m x4
Bm F#m
Stop right now and listen to
Bm F#m A Em
what I've always wanted to say to you
Bm F#m
I remember long ago
Bm F#m A Em
When I was young and you were not as old as now
G F#m
Life was easy to believe in
Em F#m G
And that is why I've swallowed every single word
A Bm Em
you've pushed into my mouth
Bm Em
And made me spit them out
D F#m
As if they were mine
Bm F#m Bm F#m
Bm F#m
If you're the one who knows it all
Bm F#m A
Why have you never bothered to know how I feel?
Bm F#m
Why don't you ever call me?
Bm F#m A Em
Why don't you ever ask me 'how are you today'?
G F#m
When, when other people ask me
Em F#m G
I say I'm fine thank you but I can't talk right now
A Bm Em Bm Em
I'm waiting for another call to hear 'no matter what,
D F#m
I love you so'
Bm F#m
C D Em D Em D F#m Bm F#m Bm
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 E. 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.