Yesterday
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G F#m7 B7 Em Em/D
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
C D G
now it looks as thought they're here to stay
Em A7 C G
oh! I believe in Yesterday.
G F#m7 B7 Em Em/D
Sunddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be
C D G
there's a shadow hanging over me
Em A7 C G
Oh! Yesterday, came suddenly.
F#m7 B7 Em D C
Oh! why she had to go,
Am7 D G
I don't know she wouldn't say
F#m7 B7 Em D C
I said something wrong,
Am7 D G
now I long for yesterday
F#m7 B7 Em Em/D
Yesterday love was such an easy game to play
C D G
Now I need a place to hide away
Em A7 C G
Oh! I believe, in Yesterday...
G/D A/C# C G
Hum... hum...hum...
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.