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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Return To Sender" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Return To Sender" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Return To Sender" is in C.
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.
Does "Return To Sender" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Return To Sender" is in the key of C at 130 BPM.
What chords are in "Return To Sender"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.