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The Last Letter

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Last Letter by Ernest Tubb in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"The Last Letter" - Ernest Tubb
Track 4 Of 12 On The Album "Sings Just Call Me Lonesome (And Other Great Songs By Rex Griffin)" (1963)
Track 11 Of 11 On The Album "I've Got All The Heartaches I Can Handle" (1973)

Intro
A            D

Verse 1
DWhy Do You Treat Me As If I Were Only A AFriend?
AWhat Have I Done That Makes You So Different And DCold?
DSometimes, I Wonder If You'll Be ConD7tented AGgain
AWill You Be Happy When You Are Withered And DOld?

Verse 2
DI Cannot Offer You Diamonds And Mansions So AFine
AI Cannot Offer You Clothes That Your Young Body DCraves
DBut If You'll Say That You Long To ForD7ever Be GMine
AThink Of The Heartaches, The Tears And The Sorrow You'll DSave

Guitar Solo - 1963 version only
D       D7   G
A            D

Guitar Solo - 1973 version only
A            D

Verse 3
DWhen You Are Weary And Tired Of Another Man's AGold
AWhen You Are Lonely, Remember This Letter My DOwn
DDon't Try To Answer, Though I Suffer D7Anguish UnGtold
AIf You Don't Love Me, I Wish You Would Leave Me ADlone

Verse 4
DWhile I Am Writing This Letter, I Think Of The APast
AAnd Of The Promises That You Are Breaking So DFree
DBut To This World, I Will Soon Say My D7Farewell At GLast
AI Will Be Gone When You Read This Last Letter From DMe
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Last Letter?

The chords for The Last Letter are: A, D, D7, G

What is the original key of The Last Letter?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Last Letter?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Last Letter in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Last Letter be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Last Letter on ukulele?

Chord The Last Letter can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Last Letter?

The Last Letter uses 4 chords: A, D, D7, G

What is the easiest way to play The Last Letter?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Last Letter released in?

The Last Letter was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Last Letter?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Last Letter to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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