The Letter

by Joe Cocker
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Lyrics

I don’t a care how much I got ta (G7)spend, 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 (G7)spend, 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 me, now.

ba by wrote me a let ter.

My My ba by wrote me a let my ter.

ba by wrote My me.

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Letter" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 100 BPM.

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About “The Letter”

What key is "The Letter" by Joe Cocker played in?
The Letter is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Letter"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Letter" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Letter"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Letter"?
"The Letter" was originally performed by Joe Cocker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Letter"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, E, F#, F#7, G, +1 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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