Please Mr. Postman

by Carpenters
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Please Mr. Postman" 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Please Mr. Postman”

Can I play "Please Mr. Postman" 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 "Please Mr. Postman" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Please Mr. Postman" by Carpenters played in?
Please Mr. Postman is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Please Mr. Postman"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Please Mr. Postman" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Please Mr. Postman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Please Mr. Postman"?
"Please Mr. Postman" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Please Mr. Postman"?
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. "Please Mr. Postman" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Please Mr. Postman"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Please Mr. Postman" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.