Yesterday
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[Intro ]: G C G C
G D C G
I remember as a kid wishin' I was seventeen
C B/C
No more school, my own car,
F D
Back then it was all a dream
G D
Then came the day to say goodbye to the
C G
room that was once mine
D Am
One last look at my old world then
F C
I closed the door behind, to
[Refrão]
G D C
Yesterday, everything was easy
C G D
Livin' life like there was no tomorrow
G D C D
Now everyday memories still remind me
C D G
How good things used to be yesterday
Well thirty-five soon rolled around
and everything had changed
I could count friends on one hand and
the good times weren't the same
But finally I cam to understand why people say
Don't spend all your childhood wishin'
the best years away
[Refrão]
Yesterday, everything was easy
Livin' life like there was no tomorrow
Now everyday memories still remind me
How good things used to be yesterday
Em Bm
Now I'm longin' for the freedom
C D
That I let slip away
Em Bm
I took it all for granted
C D
Now it's gone like yesterday
Solo : (chorus chords)
Chorus X2
C G F
Remembering all those years, yesterday
How to play Yesterday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.