Please Mr. Postman

by The Marvelettes
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Lyrics

(C)Wait!

Oh yes, wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.

Wait,

Mis ter Post man.

Mis ter Post man, look and see;

is there a let ter in your bag for me?

’Cause it’s been a might y long time

since I heard from this boy friend 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;

is there a let ter, a let ter for me?

(C)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.

Please, Mis ter (C)Post man,

look and see;

is there a let ter in your bag for me?

’Cause it’s been a might y long time

since I heard from this boy friend of mine.

You’d bet ter (C)wait.

Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.

Wait.

Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.

Wait.

Wait a min ute, Mis ter Post man.

De (G)liv er the let ter, the soon er the bet ter.

Please Mr. Postman — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Please Mr. Postman" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 126 BPM.

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

About “Please Mr. Postman”

Why does "Please Mr. Postman" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Please Mr. Postman".
What key is "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes 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 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Please Mr. Postman" 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 "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 The Marvelettes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Marvelettes can I play here?
Try "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "Please Mr. Postman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Please Mr. Postman"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Please Mr. Postman".
Can I see all the notes in "Please Mr. Postman"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 126 BPM.