Yesterday Went Too Soon
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Intro.: C
C C/B Am F C
Sitting in today, watching traffic buzzing by, and faces closing in
C/B Am F C
A victim of regret, it glitters and it fades away, like silver turning grey
C/B Am F
Washed it all away, waiting for this dream to end, before it sucks me in
G Am F G Am
Im climbing high, up above the streets and rows of neon lights
F C
Im holding out my hand but Im alone
C/B Am F C
Wish I could show you
C/B Am F C
Wish you could see through my eyes
C/B Am F C
Tomorrow shines through
C/B F
But Im missing yesterday
C, C/B, Am, F, C
C/B Am F C
Crashing on the ground, the silence seems to suffocate, and bury me again
C/B Am F
Waiting for a taste, of happiness to lift me free, and carry me away
G Am F G Am
Im climbing high, up above the streets and rows of neon lights
F C
I know its just a dream but Im alive
C/B Am F C
Wish I could show you
C/B Am F C
Wish you could see through my eyes
C/B Am F C
Tomorrow shines through
C/B F G
But Im missing yesterday
Am F
Im still missing yesterday
Am, C/B, C G, Am, C/B, C
Ill wait,
C/B, Am, C/B, C G Am, C/B C
Ill wait for you tonight.
C C/B Am F C
Lost another week, feeling like a leper in, a world of vanity
C/B Am
Its killing me today, addiction pulls you down, you know
F
And shes the drug I need
C C/B Am F C
Wish I could show you
C/B Am F C
Wish you could see through my eyes
C/B Am F C
Tomorrow shines through
C/B F C
But Im missing yesterday
C/B Am F C
Wish I could show you
C/B Am F C
Wish you could see through my eyes
C/B Am F C
Tomorrow shines through
C/B F
But Im missing yesterday
How to play Yesterday Went Too Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.