Yesterday - John Lennon

Yesterday

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F Em7 A7 Dm Dm/C
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Bb C F
now it looks as thought they're here to stay
Dm G7 Bb F
oh! I believe in Yesterday.
 
F Em7 A7 Dm Dm/C
Sunddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be
Bb C F
there's a shadow hanging over me
Dm G7 Bb F
Oh! Yesterday, came suddenly.
 
[Refrão] Em7 A7 Dm C Bb
Oh! why she had to go,
Gm7 C F
I don't know she wouldn't say
Em7 A7 Dm C Bb
I said something wrong,
Gm7 C F
now I long for yesterday
 
Em7 A7 Dm Dm/C
Yesterday love was such an easy game to play
Bb C F
Now I need a place to hide away
Dm G7 Bb F
Oh! I believe, in Yesterday...
F/C G/B Bb F
Hum... hum...hum...

How to play Yesterday

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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