They Don't Give Medals (To Yesterday's Heroes)
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D#maj7 G# D#maj7 Dm7
Oh they don’t give medals to yesterday’s heroes
Fm7 D#maj7 Fm7 D#maj7
‘Cause yesterday’s over and I’ve got to live for today
F#7 C#
I’m goin’ to a place and nothing can stand in my way
G# D#maj7
Yesterday is over
G# D#maj7 G#
No they don’t give medals to yesterday’s heroes
Bb7 D#maj7
I know my way now, I’ll never look back from this day on
G# D#maj7 G# D#maj7
Yesterday is over, can’t you see it’s over
D#maj7 Fm7
And I’ll leave tomorrow
D#maj7 Ddim
One day from tomorrow
Cm Bbm7 D#maj7 G# D#maj7
And I’m gonna spend it on sunshine and things that I love
F#7 D#m F#7 D#maj7
I’m gonna reach out and touch every star up above
Yesterday is over
No they don’t give medals to yesterday’s heroes
So wrap up that lovin’ cup I’m a winner from this day on
Yesterday is over, can’t you see it’s over
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by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@gmail.com
How to play They Don't Give Medals (To Yesterday's Heroes)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#maj7. 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.