Yesterdays Love
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Yesterday's Love
Written by Baker Knight
As sung by Ricky Nelson circa early to mid-1960's
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This is my best interpretation of this song per the record.
I hope you enjoy it. Though I can sing this song as is, I
often transpose it to C which is more inline with my vocals.
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Played in A chord.
Capo on 2nd Fret to play with youtube song at link below this song.
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#1:
A E A A7
When I get to thinking about the past
D A
and all of the good things that were too good to last
A F#m D E
I cry in my heart for each little part
A
of yesterday's love
D A E
(background vocals) yesterday's love
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#2:
A E A A7
A few tender moments when heaven was mine
D A
the vows that you whispered with each kiss was divine
A F#m D E
how empty they seem they're lost in a dream
A
with yesterday's love
D A A7
(background vocals) yesterday's love
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[Refrão] D E A
somewhere I lost you along the way
E A A7
lost without knowing the price that I'd pay
D A
I can't help but wonder how things would have been
B7 E E7
if I could start over and try it again
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#3:
A E A A7
but love has its problems and bridges to burn
D A E
you have to cross over and you never return
A F#m D E
for dreams have their day and then fade away
A D A
with yesterday's love, --yesterday's love
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How to play Yesterdays Love
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.