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The Letter

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Letter   (Xavier Rudd)
                            EmCDEm
Easier version. Just repeat    
[Verse 1]
Em            C
I I sit by my window
     D               Em
With everything I've done
Em              D
Doors that I've opened
    C              Em
And webs that I've spun
        Em       C
And the candle beside me
   D            Em
it burns to the left
        Em          D
and the rain on the clay
          C              Em
sends the lizard to it's nest
     Em         C
will there be a time
            D        Em
when I will hold you again?
        Em          D
With my arms spread out
    C           Em
My chest you'll rest
         Em          C
And I'll write you a letter
     D            Em
With everything I know
          Em           D
’bout the weight of the world
        C                Em
And the way things could go
[Chorus]
        Em    C
So live up my friend
     D       Em
Step back again
    Em                  D
For some things will be given
    C                   Em
For some you'll have to bend
                Em      C
You’ ll have to bend my friend
        D      Em
To hold on to this
    Em                    D
For some things will come easy
    C              Em
And some will be a test
               Em      C   D   Em
You’ll have to bend
Em D C Em
        Em             C
Now the ocean connects me
   D            Em
To everything I know
    Em           D
I’m mellowing my mind
      C             Em
So my heart, it can call
           Em          C
With these trees as my witness
     D             Em
I'll slice up some fruit
    Em           D
And each to their peaceful
       C            Em
good intentions and truth
           Em         C
There will be a time
          D          Em
when I'll hold you again
        Em          D
With my arms spread out
       C          Em
I will dive right in
[Verse 2]
       Em           C
So now here is your letter
     D            Em
With everything I know
         Em             D
’Bout the weight of the world
        C                Em
And the way things could go
[Chorus]
        Em    C
So live up my friend
     D       Em
Step back again
    Em                  D
For some things will be given
    C                   Em
For some you'll have to bend
                Em      C
You’ ll have to bend my friend
        D      Em
To hold on to this
    Em                    D
For some things will come easy
    C              Em
And some will be a test
               Em      C   D   Em
You’ll have to bend
Em D C Em
        Em             C
Now the ocean connects me
   D            Em
To everything I know
    Em           D
I’m mellowing my mind
      C             Em
So my heart, it can call
           Em          C
With these trees as my witness
     D             Em
I'll slice up some fruit
    Em           D
And each to their peaceful
       C            Em
good intentions and truth
           Em         C
There will be a time
          D          Em
when I'll hold you again
        Em          D
With my arms spread out
       C          Em
I will dive right in 
       Em           C
So now here is your letter
     D            Em
with everything i know
          Em            D
'bout the weight of the world 
        C                Em
and the way things could go

The Letter chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Letter by Xavier Rudd. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Letter   (Xavier Rudd)
Easier version. Just repeat Em C D Em
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
Em D C Em
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
Em D C Em

The Letter Chords by Xavier Rudd

Learn how to play The Letter by Xavier Rudd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Letter chords”, “The Letter guitar chords”, or “Xavier Rudd The Letter chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Letter chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Letter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, D.

Frequently asked questions about The Letter

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Letter" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "The Letter" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Letter" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Letter" by Xavier Rudd with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Xavier Rudd below.

What key is "The Letter" in?

The chords for "The Letter" show the original chord names (including Em, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.