Biography:
The Box Tops were an American band of the 60s that combined soul and rock music into a popular sound epitomized by their famous single "The Letter". The band was fronted by teenaged singer Alex Chilton, and for their studio recordings after "The Letter", consisted solely of Chilton and Memphis studio musicians. For live performances, Chilton was joined by Tom Boggs (drums), Rick Allen (bass), Gary Talley (guitar), and Bill Cunningham (organ). A popular original member before their first hit was Larry Spillman (drums).
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VERSE 1
Am F
Give me a ticket for an aeroplane
G D
Ain't got time to take the fast train
Am F
Lonely days are gone I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby just wrote me a letter
VERSE 2
Am F
I don't care how much money I gotta spend
G D
Got to get back to my baby again
Am F
Lonely days are gone I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby just wrote me a letter
CHORUS
C G
Well she wrote me a letter
F C G G
Said she couldn't live without me no more
C G
Listen mister can't you see
F C G
I got to get back to my baby once more
E7
Anyway.
Am F
Give me a ticket for an aeroplane
G D
Ain't got time to take the fast train
Am F
Lonely days are gone I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby just wrote me a letter
CHORUS
Am F
Give me a ticket for an aeroplane
G D
Ain't got time to take the fast train
Am F
Lonely days are gone I'm a-goin' home
E7 Am
My baby just wrote me a letter
E7 Am
My baby just wrote me a letter
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