Return To Sender

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

I gave a let ter to the (Am)post man;

he put it in his (G7)sack.

Bright and ear ly next (Am)morn ing he (Dm)brought my (G7)let ter (C)back.

She wrote up on it: Re turn to (G7)send er

ad dress un (G7)known.

No such (G7)num ber,

no such zone.

We had a (G7)quar rel,

a lov er’s (G7)spat.

I write, β€œI’m sor ry,” but my let ter keeps com ing (G7)back.

So then I dropped it in the (Am)mail box

and sent it Spe cial (G7)D.

Bright and ear ly next (Am)morn ing it (Dm)came right (G7)back to (C)me.

She wrote up on it: Re turn to (G7)send er

ad dress un (G7)known.

No such (G7)num ber,

no such zone.

We had a (G7)quar rel,

a lov er’s (G7)spat.

I write, β€œI’m sor ry,” but my let ter keeps com ing (G7)back.

zone.

This time I’m gon na take it my self and put it right in her (C)hand.

And (D7)if it comes back the ver y next day, (G7)Then (CN.C.)I’ll un der stand the writ ing on it.

Re turn to (G7)send er,

ad dress un (G7)known.

No such (G7)num ber,

no such zone.

Re turn to (G7)send er,

ad dress un (G7)known.

No such (G7)num ber,

no such zone.

zone.

Return To Sender β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Return To Sender" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.

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

About β€œReturn To Sender”

Can I play "Return To Sender" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Return To Sender" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Return To Sender" by Elvis Presley played in?
Return To Sender 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 "Return To Sender"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Return To Sender" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Return To Sender"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Return To Sender"?
"Return To Sender" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Return To Sender"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, F7, +1 more.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Return To Sender"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Return To Sender" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Return To Sender"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Return To Sender" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.