62 – Write Myself A Letter

In this post: I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter

Note: If you are new to the ukulele, I suggest you read the posts in the order in which they are numbered.

"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" has been a favorite song of mine since I first heard it the 1950s. It had already been recorded numerous times by then, having been written in 1935 by Fred E. Ahlert with lyrics by Joe Young.

Some of the better known recordings were made by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Fats Waller, Nat "King" Cole, Barry Manilow, Dean Martin, Shakin' Stevens, Scatman Crothers, Gregory Isaacs, Willie Nelson, Bill Haley & His Comets, Billy Williams, George Lewis, and Sean Moyses. The latter should be of special interest here since Sean plays jazz banjo style on a plectrum (4-string) banjo. This style has a lot in common with the ukulele.

There are numerous recordings at YouTube, the most appropriate (that I noticed) for the ukulele player being the one by LStrachey.

Here are the words and chords:






Later,
-- Al