Take Back Yesterday
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G/B Am7
Today is just another day
F7
But it’s lost without you here with me
D
Time’s become my enemy
G/B Am7
That’s the prize I have to pay
F7
For fighting with my sanity
D
I know there’s no apology
G/B
But I’m here for you
Am7
I still care for you
F7
I swear to you
D
I never meant to hurt you
G/B Em
How can I ever really make it up to you?
Am7
Please don’t tell me it’s too late
F7
I wish I could say I’m sorry
G/B
And make it all go away
Em
How can I let you know how I feel about you
Am7
Without messing up all the words?
F7
It’s too late to say I’m sorry, or to
G/B
Take back yesterday
G/B Am7
It’s never easy to explain
F7
How you feel when you’re confronted with
D
Things you never really did
G/B Am7
I hope the joy we had remains
F7
In your memories of who we were
D
When we could not be happier
G/B
Coz I’m here for you
Am7
I still care for you
F7
I swear to you
D
I never meant to hurt you
G/B Em
How can I ever really make it up to you?
Am7
Please don’t tell me it’s too late
F7
I wish I could say I’m sorry
G/B
And make it all go away
Em
How can I let you know how I feel about you
Am7
Without messing up all the words?
F7
It’s too late to say I’m sorry, or to
G/B
Take back yesterday
BRIDGE
G/B Em Am7 F7
The times we’ve had brought happiness into my life
Dm7 F7 Am7 D
The hurt I caused you cuts me like a knife
G/B
Oh woa oh
G/B Em
How can I ever really make it up to you?
Am7
Please don’t tell me it’s too late
F7
I wish I could say I’m sorry
G/B
And make it all go away
Em
How can I let you know how I feel about you
Am7
Without messing up all the words?
F7
It’s too late to say I’m sorry, or to
G/B
Take back yesterday
How to play Take Back Yesterday
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.