About “The Letter”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Letter" by Elton John in?

The backing track is in C at 72 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "The Letter" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "The Letter"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Letter", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "The Letter" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "The Letter"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "The Letter"?

"The Letter" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?

Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.