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Judy Collins - Yesterday
CAPO: 5th Fret
[Intro]
F
[Verse 1]
Yesterday,  Emall my A7troubles seemed so Dmfar away
Now it C7looks as though they're Fhere to stay
Oh, DmI  beGlieve in BbyesterFday
[Verse 2]
Suddenly,  EmI'm not A7half the man I Dmused to be
There's a C7shadow hanging Fover me
Oh, DmyesterGday came BbsuddenFly
[Chorus]
A7Why she Dmhad Cto Bbgo, GmI don't C7know, she wouldn't Fsay
A7I said DmsomeCthing Bbwrong, Gmnow I C7long for yesterFdayC__Bb___F_
[Verse 3]
Yesterday,  Emlove was A7such an easy Dmgame to play
Now I C7need a place to Fhide away
Oh, DmI beGlieve in BbyesterdFay
[Chorus]
A7Why she Dmhad Cto Bbgo, GmI don't C7know, she wouldn't Fsay
A7I said DmsomeCthing Bbwrong, Gmnow I C7long for yesterFdayC__Bb___F_
[Verse 4]
Yesterday,  Emlove was A7such an easy Dmgame to play
Now I C7need a place to Fhide away
Oh, DmI beGlieve in BbyesterFday
[Outro]
Mmm mmm G7mmm mmm Bbmmm-mmm-Fmmmmm

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The story behind the song

Judy Collins is known for her eclectic taste in music, covering everything from folk to pop, and for the clear quality of her voice. Her career has spanned nearly seven decades, during which she has released numerous albums and singles. "Yesterday" is often interpreted as a melancholic ballad reflecting on lost love, a feeling that shines through in its tender melody and lyrics. When you play this song, you're channeling a universal sense of longing and remembrance.

AI-written from these sources:Yesterday (song) — Wikipedia ↗Judy Collins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Yesterday

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Judy Collins - Yesterday

CAPO: 5th Fret

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Em A7 Dm

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away

C7 F

Now it looks as though they're here to stay

Dm G Bb F

Oh, I believe in yesterday

[Verse 2]

Em A7 Dm

Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be

C7 F

There's a shadow hanging over me

Dm G Bb F

Oh, yesterday came suddenly

[Chorus]

A7 Dm C Bb Gm C7 F

Why she had to go, I don't know, she wouldn't say

A7 Dm C Bb Gm C7 F C Bb F

I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday______

[Verse 3]

Em A7 Dm

Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play

C7 F

Now I need a place to hide away

Dm G Bb F

Oh, I believe in yesterday

[Chorus]

A7 Dm C Bb Gm C7 F

Why she had to go, I don't know, she wouldn't say

A7 Dm C Bb Gm C7 F C Bb F

I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday______

[Verse 4]

Em A7 Dm

Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play

C7 F

Now I need a place to hide away

Dm G Bb F

Oh, I believe in yesterday

[Outro]

G7 Bb F

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm-mmm-mmmmm

About Yesterday Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play Yesterday by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Yesterday chords”, “Yesterday guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins Yesterday 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 Yesterday chords and for experienced players who want accurate Yesterday lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Em, A7, Dm, C7, G.

FAQ — Yesterday by Judy Collins

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

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

Is "Yesterday" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yesterday" in?

The chords for "Yesterday" show the original chord names (including F, Em, A7, Dm, C7, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.