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Yesterday Chords
“Yesterday” by The Beatles is played in the key of C and uses the chords C, E7, Am and G. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:CE7AmGFG7
Chords for Yesterday
C
3
90
Verse 1:
CYesterday, E7all my troubles seemed so Amfar Gaway
FNow it looks as though they're G7here to Cstay
Oh AmI beliGeve in FYesterCday
Verse 2:
CSuddenly, E7I'm not half the man I Amused to Gbe
FThere's a shadow hanging G7over Cme
Oh AmyesterGday won't Fset me Cfree
Chorus:
E7Why Amshe Ghad to Fgo, I don't G7know, she Cwouldn't Amsay
E7I Amsaid Gsomething Fwrong, now I G7long for yesterCday
Verse 3:
CYesterday, E7love was such an easy Amgame to Gplay
FNow I need a place to G7hide Caway
Oh AmI beGlieve in FYesterCday
Chorus:
Verse 3:
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Yesterday — FAQ
What key is “Yesterday” in?
“Yesterday” by The Beatles is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “Yesterday”?
“Yesterday” uses C, E7, Am, G, F and G7.
Is “Yesterday” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Yesterday” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “Yesterday”?
“Yesterday” is performed by The Beatles.
