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The Last Letter

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

"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
D            G

Verse 1
GWhy Do You Treat Me As If I Were Only A DFriend?
DWhat Have I Done That Makes You So Different And GCold?
GSometimes, I Wonder If You'll Be ConG7tented ACgain
DWill You Be Happy When You Are Withered And GOld?

Verse 2
GI Cannot Offer You Diamonds And Mansions So DFine
DI Cannot Offer You Clothes That Your Young Body GCraves
GBut If You'll Say That You Long To ForG7ever Be CMine
DThink Of The Heartaches, The Tears And The Sorrow You'll GSave

Guitar Solo - 1963 version only
G       G7   C
D            G

Guitar Solo - 1973 version only
D            G

Verse 3
GWhen You Are Weary And Tired Of Another Man's DGold
DWhen You Are Lonely, Remember This Letter My GOwn
GDon't Try To Answer, Though I Suffer G7Anguish UnCtold
DIf You Don't Love Me, I Wish You Would Leave Me AGlone

Verse 4
GWhile I Am Writing This Letter, I Think Of The DPast
DAnd Of The Promises That You Are Breaking So GFree
GBut To This World, I Will Soon Say My G7Farewell At CLast
DI Will Be Gone When You Read This Last Letter From GMe
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Last Letter?

The chords for The Last Letter are: D, G, G7, C

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: D, G, G7, C

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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