Yesterday Chords

Here are the chords for “Yesterday” by The Beatles — in the key of C (C, E7, Am and G). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CE7AmGFG7

Chords for Yesterday

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop

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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

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About Yesterday

“Yesterday” by The Beatles is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — C, E7, Am, G, F and G7 — with the progression centred on C, E7 and Am. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.