Other arrangements of The Letter
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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.
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The Letter — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Letter" by Joe Cocker: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Letter" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Letter" by Joe Cocker. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Letter" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Letter" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.