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 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Marvelettes songs work for kids?

Try "Please Mr. Postman", "Please Mr. Postman". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Please Mr. Postman

· by The Marvelettes

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Lyrics

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

(Bm)(Wait.) Wait

Mis ter Post (CN.C.)man.

(Please, Mis ter Post man, look and see;) Oh, yeah.

(is there a let ter in your Please, for me?) Mis ter Post (’Cause it’s been a might y long time) Whoa, (A)yeah.

(since I heard from this boy friend of mine.)

There must be some word to day

from my boy friend so far a way.

Please, Mis ter Post man, look and see;

is there a let ter, a let ter for me?

I’ve been stand ing here wait ing, Mis ter Post man, so, so pa tient ly

for just a card or just a let ter

say ing he’s re turn ing home to me.

(CN.C.)Please, Mis ter Post (Please, Mis ter Post man, look and see;) Oh, yeah.

(is there a let ter in your bag for me?) Mis ter Post (’Cause it’s been a might y long time) Whoa, (A)yeah.

(since I heard from this boy friend of mine.)

So man y days you’ve passed me by;

you saw the tears stand ing in my eyes.

You would n’t stop to make me feel bet ter by leav ing me a card or a let (CN.C.)ter.

Please, Mis ter Post man, look and see; is there a (Bm)let ter, oh, yeah, in your bag for me?

You know, it’s (G)been so long,

yeah, since I (A)heard from this boy friend of mine.

(CN.C.)You’d bet ter wait a (Wait.) ute, wait a (Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post you’d man.) ter wait a (Wait.) ute.

(Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) ter Post (Wait.) (Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) (A)check and see just one more time for me.

You’d bet ter (D)wait.

(Wait.) Wait a (Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post a man.) ute, wait a (Wait.

ute, wait a Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) ter Post (Wait.) man.

(Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) De (A)liv er de let ter, the soon er de bet (CN.C.)ter.

wait a (Wait.) ute, wait a (Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post you’d man.) ter wait a (Wait.) ute.

(Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) ter Post (Wait.) (Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) (A)check and see just one more time for me.

You’d bet ter (D)wait.

(Wait.) Wait a (Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post a man.) ute, wait a (Wait.

ute, wait a Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) ter Post (Wait.) man.

(Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.) De (A)liv er de let ter, the soon er de bet (CN.C.)ter.

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

This page shows “Please Mr. Postman” by The Marvelettes 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 D at 120 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 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Marvelettes songs work for kids?: Try "Please Mr. Postman", "Please Mr. Postman". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.