Lyr Req: No Letter Today (Ted Daffan’s Texans)

27 Jan 00 - 11:24 AM (#169159)
Subject: Lyrics for 'No Letter Today'
From: GUEST,Bob Sisco

I just learned to pick a great old song my dad sang and my uncle picked in the 50s, and now I'm hoping someone will have the lyrics. I don't know who recorded it, but all I can remember is the first verse. Anyone got it? Thanks in advance!

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27 Jan 00 - 11:34 AM (#169163)
Subject: Lyr Add: NO LETTER TODAY (Ted Daffan’s Texans)
From: GUEST,Gene

You can hear this recording at the Internet Archive.


NO LETTER TODAY
Words and music by Frankie Brown
As recorded by Ted Daffan’s Texans (Chuck Keeshan and Leon Seago, vocalists), 1942. (Okeh 6706, Columbia 20266)

No letter today.
I have waited since dawn.
I’ve waited each day
Since you have been gone.

No letter today.
All the days are so long.
Oh, why don’t you write?
I know I was wrong.

Just give me one chance.
Please, won’t you forgive?
I’ll love you, my dear,
As long as I live.

I know it’s no use,
Though I hope and I pray.
The postman goes by.
No letter today.


Also recorded by:
Dick Robertson and His Orchestra, 1943. (Decca 4426 A)
Tex Grande and His Range Riders, 1944. (DeLuxe 5001-A)
Judy Canova with Bud Dant Orchestra, 1947. (Majestic 1215)
Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1955. (Capitol 3108)
Ernest Tubb, 1962. (Decca 9-31428)
Wilf Carter, 1967. (RCA Camden CAL 2171)

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28 Jan 00 - 11:32 AM (#169743)
Subject: RE: Lyrics for 'No Letter Today'
From: GUEST,Bob Sisco

Thanks, Gene! That was a fast response, and I appreciate your taking the time. Now, of course, I'll have to make hte effort to learn it.

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26 Jan 02 - 07:32 AM (#635966)
Subject: RE: Help: Please help!!!!!!
From: GUEST,[e-mail].

please reply if you know who wrote or sang or recordedthe song No letter today something like i waited so long ive waited each day dear since you have been gone thanks

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