Yesterday
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C A# C D# D A#
run, but don't be scared to look behind.
stop, don't wait too long, make up your mind.
G# D# A#
the end is almost here,
G# D# D C A#
the sky, the air, so nice and clear,
G# D# A#
the sound of your decay,
G# G A# C
and the ringing in the air is the sweet debris of yesterday.
there, now that you know it's not so bad.
see, the good meet soon for -?-
so if you try to enhance,
we don't deserve another chance.
just laugh along the way,
and kiss your ass goodbye with a shadow dream of yesterday.
yesterday, the good old days.
yesterday, the way we used to play.
yesterday, it just got worse and worse.
yesterday, the future's been rehearsed.
run, but don't be scared to look behind.
stop, don't wait too long, make up your mind.
the end is almost here,
the sky, the air, so nice and clear,
the sound of your decay,
and the ringing in the air is the sweet debris of yesterday.
yesterday.
yesterday.
How to play 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 C. 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.