The Letter

by The Box Tops

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Lyrics

(Am)Give me a tick et for an (F)air plane.

(Am7)Ain’t got time to take the (D7)fast est train.

(Am)Lone ly days are gone, (F7)I’m a go in’ home.

My (E7)ba by just wrote me a (Am)let ter.

I don’t care how much mon ey I (F)got ta spend,

(Am7)got to get back to my (D7)ba by.

(Am)Lone ly days are gone, (F7)I’m a go in’ home.

My (E7)ba by just wrote me a (Am)let ter.

Well, she (C)wrote me a let ter, said she (F)could n’t live with out me no more.

(C)Lis ten, mis ter, (G)can’t you see I (F)got to get back to my (G)ba by once more,

an y way.

(Am)Give me a tick et for an (F)air plane.

(Am7)Ain’t got time to take the (D7)fast est train.

(Am)Lone ly days are gone, (F7)I’m a go in’ home.

My (E7)ba by just wrote me a (Am)let ter.

Well, she (C)wrote me a let ter, said she (F)could n’t live with out me no more.

(C)Lis ten, mis ter, (G)can’t you see I (F)got to get back to my (G)ba by once more,

an y way.

(Am)Give me a tick et for an (F)air plane.

(Am7)Ain’t got time to take the (D7)fast est train.

(Am)Lone ly days are gone, (F7)I’m a go in’ home.

My (E7)ba by just wrote me a (Am)let ter.

Well, she (Am)let ter.

My (E7)ba by just wrote me a (Am)let ter.

My (E7)ba by just wrote me a (Am)let ter.

My (Am)let ter.

The Letter by The Box Tops — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Letter” by The Box Tops 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 134 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 "The 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 "The 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 "The Letter" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, E7, F, F7, G. Take it one section at a time.