[Verse 1: Karen Carpenter] (Stop) Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman (Wait) Wait Mister Postman Please Mister Postman, look and see (Oh yeah) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, Please Mister Postman) Why's it takin' such a long time (Oh yeah) For me to hear from that boy of mine There must be some word today From my boyfriend so far away Pleas Mister Postman, look and see If there's a letter, a letter for me I've been standing here, waiting Mister Postman So patiently For just a card, or just a letter Saying he's returning home to me (Mister Postman) Mister Postman, look and see (Oh yeah) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, Please Mister Postman) Why's it takin' such a long time (Oh yeah) For me to hear from that boy of mine So many days you pa**ed me by See the tears standin' in my eyes You didn't stop to make me feel better By leaving me a card or a letter (Mister Postman) Mister Postman, look and see (Oh yeah) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, Please Mister Postman) Why's it takin' such a long time (Why don't you check it and see one more time for me, you gotta) Wait a minute (4x) (Mister Postman) Mister Postman, look and see (C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner the better) Mister Postman