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I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter

· by Paul McCartney

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Lyrics

(F)I’m gon na (Bbmaj9)sit right down and write my self a let ter,

and make be lieve it came

from you.

I’m gon na write words oh so sweet;

they’re gon na (Dm7)knock me off my feet.

A lot of (C9)kiss es on the bot tom;

I’ll (CN.C.)be glad I’ve got ’em.

I’m gon na smile and say, “I hope you’re feel ing (Bbmaj9)bet ter,”

and close with ‘Love’ the (D7)way

you do.

I’m gon na (Ebmaj13)sit right down and (Ebm7)write my self a let ter,

and (C9)make be lieve it came

from (Bb)you.

(F13)I’m gon na smile and say, “I (Edim7)write my self a let ter,

and (C9)make be lieve,

oh, (Dbdim7)I’m (Cm7)gon na make be lieve,

(Dm7)I’m gon (Dbdim7)na (Cm7)make be lieve it came

from you.

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” by Paul McCartney in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 125 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" use?: Just 29 chords: Abdom, Adom, Bb, Bb6, Bbdom, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.