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Yesterdays Son

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Staying in tuned half step down, capo 5th fret (i.e. capo 4 if in standard tuning) and transpose the song +5.
 D= G  
 Bm= Em  
 G= C  
 A= D  
DThe beginning was so easy
Do whatever to survive
In the middle of my story
All I want is to feel alive
I'm not my mother or father
And I am not yesterday's son
I'm not broken I'm, a wide open highway
With Groom to rDun
**Arpeggiate open D chord**
DAll these voices and decisions
Swimming circles in my head
All these Bmchoices Gand Dopinions
Feeling Bmheavy Gas Dlead
BmI'm not my Gmother or DfatherA  
And BmI am not Gyesterday's DsonA  
BmI'm not broken I'm, Ga wide open Dhighway
With Groom to runD  
DIn the middle of my story
All I Bmwant is Gto feel aDlive
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
BmI'm not my Gmother or DfatherA  
And BmI am not Gyesterday's DsonA  
BmI'm not broken I'm, Ga wide open Dhighway
With Groom to runD  

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Yesterdays Son

by Lifehouse

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Staying in tuned half step down, capo 5th fret (i.e. capo 4 if in standard tuning) and transpose the song +5.

D G

Bm Em

G C

A D

The beginning was so easy

Do whatever to survive

In the middle of my story

All I want is to feel alive

I'm not my mother or father

And I am not yesterday's son

I'm not broken I'm, a wide open highway

G D

With room to run

**Arpeggiate open D chord**

All these voices and decisions

Swimming circles in my head

Bm G D

All these choices and opinions

Bm G D

Feeling heavy as lead

Bm G D A

I'm not my mother or father

Bm G D A

And I am not yesterday's son

Bm G D

I'm not broken I'm, a wide open highway

G D

With room to run

In the middle of my story

Bm G D

All I want is to feel alive

Bm G D A

I'm not my mother or father

Bm G D A

And I am not yesterday's son

Bm G D

I'm not broken I'm, a wide open highway

G D

With room to run

About Yesterdays Son Chords by Lifehouse

Learn how to play Yesterdays Son by Lifehouse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Yesterdays Son chords”, “Yesterdays Son guitar chords”, or “Lifehouse Yesterdays Son chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Yesterdays Son chords and for experienced players who want accurate Yesterdays Son lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Bm, Em, C, A.

FAQ — Yesterdays Son by Lifehouse

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Can I transpose "Yesterdays Son" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Yesterdays Son" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Yesterdays Son"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Yesterdays Son" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Yesterdays Son" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Yesterdays Son" by Lifehouse with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lifehouse below.

What key is "Yesterdays Son" in?

The chords for "Yesterdays Son" show the original chord names (including D, G, Bm, Em, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.