Yesterday was Easier
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Verses E-Am
Chorus G-D-Am
Yesterday was so much easier for me
I knew exactly what I wanted to be
But time when by and by then I didn't realize
That all I had was slipping away
Yesterday's gone so I heard somebody say
Now I am faced with a place I didn't make
I fight with myself just to stay in the middle
But I don't know how much more I can take
I never got the chance to say what was In my head
Now it seems to be too late to try
I wish I could go back to yesterday and live again
Then I could sit back and watch my life go by
Yesterday saw me lose my best friend
He stayed right along side me 'til the end
One thing I learned from him was to never forget yourself
And don't expect the world to greet you with a smile
I never got to say to him what was in my head
Now it seems to be too late to try
I wish I could go back to yesterday and live again
Then I could sit back and let my life go by
Yesterday was so much easier for me
I knew exactly what I wanted to be
Time went by and by then I didn't realize
That all I had was slipping away
How to play Yesterday was Easier
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.