The Letter

by Joe Cocker
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Lyrics

I don’t a care how much I got ta o now.

Woh, I will find my (E)way back home a gain.

(Bm)Oh, the lone ly days are gone; I’m com ing home.

Oh, my ba by, she wrote me a let (Bm)ter.

Give me a tick et for I an aer o plane;

I ain’t got time to (E)take no fast a train.

(Bm)Oh, the lone ly days are gone; I’m com ing home.

Oh, my ba by, she wrote me a let (Bm)ter.

(D)Well, she (D)wrote me a let ter, (G)said she could n’t (D)live with out me no more.

Lis ten to me, mis ter, (G)can’t you see I’m read y for my (A)ba by once more?

An y way…

An y way…

Give me a tick et for an aer o plane;

I ain’t got time to (E)take no fast train.

(Bm)Oh, the lone ly days are gone;

I’m com ing home.

Oh, my ba by, she wrote me a let (Bm)ter.

(D)My ba by (My ba by wrote me a let ter.

wrote My now.

ba by wrote me a let ter.

My My ba by wrote me a let ter.

by wrote My ba by wrote me a let ter.

My ba by wrote me a let ter.

My ba by wrote me a let ter.

My ba by wrote me a let ter.)

The Letter by Joe Cocker

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Letter

What key is "The Letter" in?
"The Letter" by Joe Cocker is in the key of B with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Letter" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Letter" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "The Letter"?
This arrangement of "The Letter" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, E, F#, F#7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Letter" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Joe Cocker can I play here?
Try "With a Little Help from My Friends", "A Song for You", "UP WHERE WE BELONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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