Yesterday
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F
Yesterday
Em A7 Dm Dm/C
All my troubles seemed so far away
A# C7 F F/E
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Dm G A# F
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Suddenly
Em A7 Dm Dm/C
I'm not half the man I used to be
A# C7 F F/E
There's a shadow hanging over me
Dm G A# F
Oh, yesterday came suddenly
A7/E A7 Dm A# Gm
Why she had to go I don't know
C F
She wouldn't say
A7/E A7 Dm A# Gm
I said something wrong now I long
C F
For yesterday
F
Yesterday
Em A7 Dm Dm/C
Love was such an easy game to play
A# C7 F F/E
Now I need a place to hide away
Dm G A# F
Oh, I believe in yesterday
A7/E A7 Dm A# Gm
Why she had to go I don't know
C F
She wouldn't say
A7/E A7 Dm A# Gm
I said something wrong now I long
C F
For yesterday
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.