(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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" in?
- "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" by Paul McCartney is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
- This arrangement of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" uses 29 chords: Abdom, Adom, Bb, Bb6, Bbdom, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, +21 more.
- How long does it take to learn "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
- Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.