I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 125 BPM.

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

About “I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter”

Can I play "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" by Paul McCartney played in?
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" 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 "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
This arrangement uses 29 chords: Abdom, Adom, Bb, Bb6, Bbdom, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, +21 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.