The Letter
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Intro: Am F7 (4 times)
[Verso 1]
Am F7
Give me a ticket for an airplane
Am D7
I ain't got time to take no fast train
Am Am/G F
Oh, the lonely days are gone
Am/F# F7
I'm coming home
E7
My baby she wrote me a letter
BREAK
Am C D with Guitar riff (X 2)
VERSE 2
[Verso 2]
Am F7
I don't care how much I have got to spend now
Am D7
I will find my way home again
Am Am/G F
Oh, my lonely days are gone
Am/F# F7
I'm coming home
E7
My baby she wrote me a letter
BREAK
Am C D with guitar Riff (X 2)
[Refrão]
C G
She wrote me a letter
F C G
Said she couldn't live with out me no more
C G F C
Listen to me mister can`t you see I`ve got to get back
G
To my baby once more
E7
Anyway
REPEAT VERSE 2
BREAK X 2
SOLO (Chords from verse X 2)
BREAK X 2
REPEAT CHORUS
Repeat Verse 3
BREAK X 2 and END
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.