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Yesterday

Perry Como

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Yesterday by Perry Como in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm7 F7 A#m D#m A#m

Chorus
Cm7Why F7She  A#mHad TA#m/G#o   Go F#I Don't KnowD#m, She WouldG#n't Say   C#​
Cm7I   F7Said A#mSometA#m/G#hing WroF#ng, Now I LongD#m For YesteG#rday   C#​

Verse 1
C#Yesterday, Cm7All My TF7roubles Seemed So FA#mar Away A#m/G#​
F# Now It LG#7ooks As Though They're HC#ere To Stay, OC#/Ch I BA#melievD#7e In YesteF#rday    C#     F#   C#​

Verse 2
C#Suddenly, Cm7I'm Not HF7alf The Man I UA#msed To Be   A#m/G#​
F# There's A SG#7hadow Hanging OvC#er Me, Oh C#/CYesteA#mrday CD#7ame SuddenF#ly C#​

Chorus
Cm7Why F7She  A#mHad TA#m/G#o   Go F#I Don't KnoD#mw, She WouldG#n't Say   C#​
Cm7I   F7Said A#mSometA#m/G#hing WroF#ng, Now I LongD#m For YesteG#rday   C#​

Verse 3
C#Yesterday, Cm7Love Was SF7uch An Easy GA#mame To Play  A#m/G#​
F# Now I G#7Need A Place To HC#ide Away, OhC#/C  I BA#melievD#7e In YesteF#rdaC#y  C#​

Chorus
Cm7 WhyF7 She A#m Had A#m/G#To   GoF# I Don't KnowD#m, She WoulG#dn't Say C#​
Cm7I   F7Said A#mSometA#m/G#hing WroF#ng, Now I LonD#mg For YestG#erday  C#​

Verse 4
C#Yesterday,Cm7 Love Was SF7uch An Easy GA#mame To Play   A#m/G#​
F# Now I NG#7eed A Place To HiC#de Away, Oh C#/C I BeA#mlieveD#7 In YesterF#dayC#​

Outro
C#/COh  IA#m BeliD#7eve In YesF#terC#day      F#   C#   F#   C#​
Also available in: Bm7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Yesterday?

The chords for Yesterday are: Cm7, F7, A#m, D#m, A#m/G#, F#, G#, C#, G#7, C#/C, D#7

What is the original key of Yesterday?

The original key is Bm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Yesterday?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Yesterday in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Yesterday be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Yesterday on ukulele?

Chord Yesterday can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Yesterday?

Yesterday uses 11 chords: Cm7, F7, A#m, D#m, A#m/G#, F#, G#, C#, G#7, C#/C, D#7

What is the easiest way to play Yesterday?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Yesterday released in?

Yesterday was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Yesterday?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Yesterday to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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