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The Last Letter

Ernest Tubb

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

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
C            F

Verse 1
FWhy Do You Treat Me As If I Were Only A CFriend?
CWhat Have I Done That Makes You So Different And FCold?
FSometimes, I Wonder If You'll Be ConF7tented AA#gain
CWill You Be Happy When You Are Withered And FOld?

Verse 2
FI Cannot Offer You Diamonds And Mansions So CFine
CI Cannot Offer You Clothes That Your Young Body FCraves
FBut If You'll Say That You Long To ForF7ever Be A#Mine
CThink Of The Heartaches, The Tears And The Sorrow You'll FSave

Guitar Solo - 1963 version only
F       F7   A#
C            F

Guitar Solo - 1973 version only
C            F

Verse 3
FWhen You Are Weary And Tired Of Another Man's CGold
CWhen You Are Lonely, Remember This Letter My FOwn
FDon't Try To Answer, Though I Suffer F7Anguish UnA#told
CIf You Don't Love Me, I Wish You Would Leave Me AFlone

Verse 4
FWhile I Am Writing This Letter, I Think Of The CPast
CAnd Of The Promises That You Are Breaking So FFree
FBut To This World, I Will Soon Say My F7Farewell At A#Last
CI Will Be Gone When You Read This Last Letter From FMe
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Last Letter?

The chords for The Last Letter are: C, F, F7, A#

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: C, F, F7, A#

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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