Yesterday
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(Version by Elvis)
Intro: C
C Bm
Yesterday,
E7 Am Am7/G F
All my troubles seemed so far away
G7 C
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
C/B Am7 D7 F C
Oh, I believe in yesterday
C Bm
Suddenly
E7 Am Am7/G F
I'm not half the man I used to be
G7 C
There's a shadow hanging over me
C/B Am7 D7 F C
Oh, yesterday, came suddenly
E7sus4 E7 Am G F
Why she had to go
Am/E Dm6 G7 C
I don't know, she wouldn't say
E7sus4 E7 Am G F
I said something wrong
Am/E Dm6 G7 C
Now I long for yesterday
C Bm
Yesterday
E7 Am Am7/G F
Love was such an easy game to play
G7 C
Now I need a place to hide away
C/B Am7 D7 F C
Oh, I believe in yesterday
C D7 F C
Mm_________________________
Am7/G C/B E7sus4
How to play Yesterday
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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.