What key is "Please Mr. Postman" in?

"Please Mr. Postman" by Carpenters is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Please Mr. Postman" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Please Mr. Postman" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Please Mr. Postman" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)(Stop!) Whoa yes.

Wait a min ute Mis ter Post man.

Wait,

Mis ter Post man.

Please, Mis ter Post man, look and see

if there’s a let ter in your bag for me.

Why’s it tak ing such a long time

for me to hear from that boy 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

if there’s a let ter, a let ter for me.

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

pa tient ly,

for just a card

or just a let ter,

say ing he’s re turn ing home to me, Mis ter (C)Post man.

Oh yeah.

Please,

Mis ter (F)Post man.

Oh yeah.

So man y days you passed me by.

See the tears stand ing in my eyes.

You did n’t stop to make me feel bet ter by leav ing me a card or a let ter, Mis ter (C)Post man.

Oh yeah.

Please, please, Mis ter (F)Post

man, why don’t you (G)check it (CN.C.)and see one more time for me?

You got to (C)wait a min ute, wait a min ute.

(Am)Wait a min ute, wait a min ute, oo

Mis ter (F)Post

man.

Come on, de (G)liv er the let ter, the soon er the bet ter.

Please Mr. Postman by Carpenters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Please Mr. Postman”

What key is "Please Mr. Postman" in?: "Please Mr. Postman" by Carpenters is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Please Mr. Postman" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Please Mr. Postman" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Please Mr. Postman" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.