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Please Mr Postman

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[Intro]
A(Stop) Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman
F#m(Wait) Wait Mister Postman
[Chorus]
A(Please Mister Postman, look and see) Oh yeah
F#m(If there's a letter in your bag for me) Please, Please Mister Postman
D(Why's it taking such a long time) Oh yeah
E(For me to hear from that boy of mine)
[Verse 1]
AThere must be some word today
F#mFrom my boyfriend so far away
DPlease Mister Postman, look and see
EIf there's a letter, a letter for me
[Verse 2]
AI've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman
F#mSo-o-o patiently
DFor just a card, or just a letter
ESayin' he's returnin' home to me
[Chorus]
Mister APostman (Please Mister Postman, look and see)
Oh F#myeah (If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, plDease Mister Postman (Why's it taking such a long time)
Oh yEeah (For me to hear from that boy of mine)
[Solo 1]
A   F#m   D   E
[Verse 3]
ASo many days you passed me by
F#mSee the tears standin' in my eyes
DYou didn't stop to make me feel better
EBy leavin' me a card or a letter
[Chorus]
Mister APostman (Please Mister Postman, look and see)
Oh yF#meah (If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please Mister DPostman (Why's it taking such a long time)
Why don't you Echeck it and see one more time for me
You gotta Await a minute, wait a minute
F#mWait a minute, wait a minute
Mister DPostman (Mister Postman, look and see)
C'mon deEliver the letter, the sooner the better
[Solo 2]
A   F#m   D   E
A(fadF#me out)D  E  

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The story behind the song

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo known for their distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen Carpenter's contralto vocals with Richard Carpenter's harmonizing, arranging, and composition. This song showcases their signature sound, bringing a gentle and melodic interpretation to the classic tune. It fits within their brand of melodic pop that brought them major success. Playing this song channels that signature blend of Karen's clear voice and Richard's arrangements.

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Please Mr Postman

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F#m

[Intro]

(Stop) Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman

F#m

(Wait) Wait Mister Postman

[Chorus]

(Please Mister Postman, look and see) Oh yeah

F#m

(If there's a letter in your bag for me) Please, Please Mister Postman

(Why's it taking such a long time) Oh yeah

(For me to hear from that boy of mine)

[Verse 1]

There must be some word today

F#m

From my boyfriend so far away

Please Mister Postman, look and see

If there's a letter, a letter for me

[Verse 2]

I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman

F#m

So-o-o patiently

For just a card, or just a letter

Sayin' he's returnin' home to me

[Chorus]

Mister Postman (Please Mister Postman, look and see)

F#m

Oh yeah (If there's a letter in your bag for me)

Please, please Mister Postman (Why's it taking such a long time)

Oh yeah (For me to hear from that boy of mine)

[Solo 1]

A F#m D E

[Verse 3]

So many days you passed me by

F#m

See the tears standin' in my eyes

You didn't stop to make me feel better

By leavin' me a card or a letter

[Chorus]

Mister Postman (Please Mister Postman, look and see)

F#m

Oh yeah (If there's a letter in your bag for me)

Please, please Mister Postman (Why's it taking such a long time)

Why don't you check it and see one more time for me

You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute

F#m

Wait a minute, wait a minute

Mister Postman (Mister Postman, look and see)

C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner the better

[Solo 2]

A F#m D E

(fade out)

About Please Mr Postman Chords by Carpenters

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