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Yesterday

Perry Como

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em7 A7 Dm Gm Dm

Chorus
Em7Why A7She  DmHad Dm/CTo   A#Go I Don't KGmnow, She WCouldn't SFay
Em7I   A7Said DmSomeDm/Cthing A#Wrong, Now I LGmong For YCesterdFay

Verse 1
FYesterday,Em7 All My A7Troubles Seemed So DmFar AwaDm/Cy
A# Now It LC7ooks As Though They're FHere To Stay,F/E Oh DmI BeG7lieve In A#YesterdaFy   A#   F​

Verse 2
FSuddenly,Em7 I'm Not A7Half The Man I DmUsed To Be Dm/C​
A# There's A SC7hadow Hanging OFver Me, OF/Eh YeDmsterdG7ay Came SA#uddFenly

Chorus
Em7Why A7She  DmHad Dm/CTo   A#Go I Don't GmKnow, She WCouldn't SFay
Em7I   A7Said DmSomeDm/Cthing A#Wrong, Now I LGmong For YCesterdFay

Verse 3
FYesterday,Em7 Love Was A7Such An Easy DmGame To PlayDm/C​
A# Now I C7Need A Place To FHide Away, F/EOh  DmI BeG7lieve In A#YesFteFrday

Chorus
Em7 WhyA7 She Dm HadDm/C To  A# Go I Don't KGmnow, She CWouldn'tF Say
Em7I   A7Said DmSomeDm/Cthing A#Wrong, Now I GmLong For CYesterFday

Verse 4
FYesterdayEm7, Love Was A7Such An Easy DmGame To Play Dm/C​
A# Now I NC7eed A Place To HFide Away, OF/Eh  IDm BelG7ieve In YA#estFerday

Outro
F/EOh  DmI BeG7lieve In A#YesFterday  A#   F  A#   F​
Also available in: Bm7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Yesterday?

The chords for Yesterday are: Em7, A7, Dm, Gm, Dm/C, A#, C, F, C7, F/E, G7

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: Em7, A7, Dm, Gm, Dm/C, A#, C, F, C7, F/E, G7

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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