Return To Sender

by Elvis Presley
Loading song
Fetching song
1
β€”
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Return To Sender

Pick a learning view.

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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

2 people have learned this song

Watch "Return To Sender" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Return To Sender" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Return To Sender" with hands-separate practice in C at 130 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Return To Sender"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Return To Sender" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Return To Sender"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Return To Sender" is in the key of C at 130 BPM.