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Please Mr. Postman

· by The Beatles

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Lyrics

Wait!

(A)Oh yes, wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.

Wait!

(F#m)Wait,

Mis ter Post man.

Post man.

ter Post man, look and see, Oh yeah, is there a let ter in your bag for please,

please, I’ve been a wait ing wo a long, man, time oh, yeah.

since I heard from that girl of mine.

So There y be some word to day

from my girl friend stand in’ so far a way.

Please, Mis ter Post man, to look and feel see ter if there’s a let ter, a let ter for me.

I’ve been stand in’ here wait ing, Mis ter Post man,

so

pa tient ly,

for just a card,

or just a let ter

say ing she’s re turn ing home to me.

Please, Mis ter (E)card or a let ter.

Mis ter Post man, ter Post man, look and see,

is there a let ter in your bag for me?

I’ve been wait ing for such a long time

since I heard from that girl friend of mine.

You got ta (A)wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

(F#m)Wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

You got ta (D)wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

De (E)Check it and see, one more time for me.

You got ta (A)wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

(F#m)Wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

You Mis ter (D)Po a wo ute, wost man, min ute, oh yeah.

De (E)Check it and see, one more time for me.

You got ta (E)liv er the let ter, the soon er the bet ter.

got ta (A)wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

(F#m)Wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

You got ta (D)wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

Got ta (E)wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oh yeah.

Please Mr. Postman by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Please Mr. Postman” by The Beatles 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 A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Please Mr. Postman" 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 "Please Mr. Postman"?: 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 "Please Mr. Postman" use?: Just 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.