A Note From Linda

by Matthew Sklar
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Lyrics

(A)To my dear est (E)Rob bie, I (F#m)think we need some (C#m)space.

(D)Please for give my (A)tim ing.

(D)Dot, dot, dot, (E)smil ey face.

You (A)see, I woke this (E)morn ing pre (F#m)pared to walk on (C#m)air but (D)real ized that you (A)cramped my style as I crimped my (E)hair.

You’re (A)just not that same (E)per son, the (F#m)guy I used to know.

I’m (D)not in love with (A)Rob bie now but (D)Rob bie sev en (E)years a go.

You could have been in Möt ley Crüe or (F#5)Da vid Lee Roth’s re place ment, but in (D5)stead you sing while (A5)peo ple chew, and you (B5)live in your grand ma’s base ment.

I (A)hope this note is (E)some thing that (F#m)you can rise a (C#m)bove.

Deep (D)down you weren’t in (A)love with me.

You were (D)just in love with (E)love.

And (A)so it’s best we (E)end this be (F#m)fore we e ven (Dm6)start.

(A)Signed, your pal, (F#m)Lin da.

The (E)“i” is (D)dot ted (E7sus4)with a bro ken (A)heart.

A Note From Linda — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Note From Linda" by Matthew Sklar: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Note From Linda”

What key is "A Note From Linda" by Matthew Sklar played in?
A Note From Linda is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Note From Linda"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Note From Linda" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Note From Linda"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Note From Linda"?
"A Note From Linda" was originally performed by Matthew Sklar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Note From Linda"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Apow, Bpow, C#m, C#pow, D, Dm6, Dpow, +5 more.
What other songs by Matthew Sklar can I play here?
Try "If I Told You", "All About the Green", "Pop!". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Note From Linda" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Note From Linda" by Matthew Sklar. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "A Note From Linda" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "A Note From Linda" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.