Now playing

Leaving Yesterday Behind

Chords

4.910 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Note: Original key is 1/2 step higher (G#)
[Intro]
G Am D D/F# G Bm
C Bm Am Dsus D
[Verse]
GSince you lBmeft me I neveCr really trD/Cied
To put mBmy life baEmck where it should AmbeloBmngC  D7  
GAnd I've alwBmays lCet the past come bD/Cack
Not rBmealizing Emthat it could be wrDonDsusgG7/D  
CBut now I finG/Bally knew I hAmad to lB/D#et it goEm  
To mAake way for a briA7ghter DtomorrowB7  
[Chorus]
So nEmow  I'm leavin' yAmesterday beDhind
And finally GI've made Bmup my Cmind
To let the Ammem'ries staBy Emaway
And think E7about today
AmI'm leavin' yestDerAm/Cday bBmehind
'Cause now I'll E7try to live my lAmife once more
The D7way I did befoCreBm  Am  D  
[Verse]
GSince I knBmow that I nCever will forgD/Cet
The mBmemories that maEmde my yesterAmdayBm  C  D7  
GI will not tBmry to let Cit interD/Cfere
The choBmices I will mEmake along the wDayDsus  G7/D  
C'Cause I'm not liviG/Bn' in a woAmrld of B/D#fantasyEm  
I'm hAere now in the wA7orld of DrealityB7  
(Repeat Chorus except last word)
      ... beGfoAmreAm  B7  
(Repeat Chorus except last line)
G/BJust the wCay I did D7beforGe.Bm  C  D7  G  

All chords in this song (19)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Leaving Yesterday Behind

by Keno

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

Dsus

D/C

G7/D

G/B

B/D#

Am/C

Note: Original key is 1/2 step higher (G#)

[Intro]

G Am D D/F# G Bm

C Bm Am Dsus D

[Verse]

G Bm C D/C

Since you left me I never really tried

Bm Em Am Bm C D7

To put my life back where it should belong

G Bm C D/C

And I've always let the past come back

Bm Em D Dsus G7/D

Not realizing that it could be wrong

C G/B Am B/D# Em

But now I finally knew I had to let it go

A A7 D B7

To make way for a brighter tomorrow

[Chorus]

Em Am D

So now I'm leavin' yesterday behind

G Bm C

And finally I've made up my mind

Am B Em

To let the mem'ries stay away

And think about today

Am D Am/C Bm

I'm leavin' yesterday behind

E7 Am

'Cause now I'll try to live my life once more

D7 C Bm Am D

The way I did before

[Verse]

G Bm C D/C

Since I know that I never will forget

Bm Em Am Bm C D7

The memories that made my yesterday

G Bm C D/C

I will not try to let it interfere

Bm Em D Dsus G7/D

The choices I will make along the way

C G/B Am B/D# Em

'Cause I'm not livin' in a world of fantasy

A A7 D B7

I'm here now in the world of reality

(Repeat Chorus except last word)

G Am Am B7

... before

(Repeat Chorus except last line)

G/B C D7 G Bm C D7 G

Just the way I did before.

About Leaving Yesterday Behind Chords by Keno

Learn how to play Leaving Yesterday Behind by Keno with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Leaving Yesterday Behind chords”, “Leaving Yesterday Behind guitar chords”, or “Keno Leaving Yesterday Behind 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 Leaving Yesterday Behind chords and for experienced players who want accurate Leaving Yesterday Behind lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, D, D/F#, Bm, C.

FAQ — Leaving Yesterday Behind by Keno

How do I play "Leaving Yesterday Behind" by Keno on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Leaving Yesterday Behind" by Keno on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Leaving Yesterday Behind" by Keno free?

Yes. The chords for "Leaving Yesterday Behind" by Keno are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Leaving Yesterday Behind" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Leaving Yesterday Behind"?

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

Is "Leaving Yesterday Behind" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Leaving Yesterday Behind" in?

The chords for "Leaving Yesterday Behind" show the original chord names (including G, Am, D, D/F#, Bm, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.