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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Please Mr. Postman" by Carpenters: 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 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.
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About “Please Mr. Postman”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Please Mr. Postman" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Please Mr. Postman" by Carpenters. 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 "Please Mr. Postman" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Please Mr. Postman" 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.


