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 C/Exx2010 (Am7)
 Bb/Fxx3331
 Dm/Cx30231
  G/Ax05433 or x00433 or x00033 or x00003
Dm/ Ax00231
FYesterday, EmAll my A7troubles seemed so Dmfar away,Dm/C  Bb  
Now it lCooks as though they're Bb/Fhere to Fstay,
C/EOh, I Dm7belieG7ve in yesBbterdaFy.
FSuddenly, EmI'm not A7half the man I Dmused to beDm/C  Bb  
There's a Cshadow hanging Bb/Fover mFe,
C/EOh, yeDm7sterdaG7y came suBbddenlyF.
Chorus:
G/AWhy   A7she Dmhad Cto Bbmaj7go,
Dm/      A           Gm         C7                     F  
I don't know, she wouldn't say.
G/AI    sA7aid DmsomeCthing Bbmaj7wrong,
Dm/    A          Gm      C7                          F  
Now I long for yesterday.
FYesterday, LEmove was A7such an easy Dmgame to play,Dm/C  Bb  
Now I Cneed a place to Bb/Fhide aFway,
C/EOh, I Dm7belieG7ve in yeBbsterdaFy.
Chorus:
G/AWhy   A7she Dmhad Cto Bbmaj7go,
Dm/      A           Gm         C7               F  
I don't know, she wouldn't say.
G/AI    sA7aid DmsomeCthing Bbmaj7wrong,
Dm/   A     Gm         C7             F  
Now I long for yesterday.
FYesterday, LEmove was A7such an easy Dmgame to playDm/C,Bb  
Now I Cneed a place to Bb/Fhide aFway,
C/EOh, I Dm7belieG7ve in yeBbsterdaFy.
Humm Dm7Hum-mm HG7umm Humm HBbumm-mm HFumm
SO MANY VERSIONS OF THIS SONG BUT I KNOW THIS IS RIGHT 
YOU CAN SUBSITUTE CHORDS FOR EG: 
SUB  Dm7for Dm  
SUB  Emfor Em7  
Sub Dm/ Afor just an A note
you can play it the way you like but I know these are the right chords

All chords in this song (18)

The story behind the song

"Yesterday" is often interpreted as a melancholic ballad reflecting on lost love and the sudden, unexplained departure of a cherished connection. It captures the feeling of looking back at a time when life felt simpler and problems seemed far away, now replaced by a sense of isolation. Released on The Beatles' album Help! in 1965, it features Paul McCartney's solo vocal and acoustic guitar, accompanied by a string quartet. The song beautifully conveys the quiet ache of a love that has unexpectedly ended. Playing it can feel like a tender, wistful journey through memory and regret.

AI-written from these sources:Yesterday (song) — Wikipedia ↗Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Yesterday

by Paul McCartney

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/E

Am7

Bb/F

Dm/C

G/A

Dm7

Bbmaj7

Em7

C/E Am7

xx2010 ()

Bb/F

xx3331

Dm/C

x30231

G/A

x05433 or x00433 or x00033 or x00003

Dm A

/ x00231

F Em A7 Dm Dm/C Bb

Yesterday, All my troubles seemed so far away,

C Bb/F F

Now it looks as though they're here to stay,

C/E Dm7 G7 Bb F

Oh, I believe in yesterday.

F Em A7 Dm Dm/C Bb

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

C Bb/F F

There's a shadow hanging over me,

C/E Dm7 G7 Bb F

Oh, yesterday came suddenly.

Chorus:

G/A A7 Dm C Bbmaj7

Why she had to go,

Dm A Gm C7 F

I don't know, she wouldn't say.

G/A A7 Dm C Bbmaj7

I said something wrong,

Dm A Gm C7 F

Now I long for yesterday.

F Em A7 Dm Dm/C Bb

Yesterday, Love was such an easy game to play,

C Bb/F F

Now I need a place to hide away,

C/E Dm7 G7 Bb F

Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Chorus:

G/A A7 Dm C Bbmaj7

Why she had to go,

Dm A Gm C7 F

I don't know, she wouldn't say.

G/A A7 Dm C Bbmaj7

I said something wrong,

Dm A Gm C7 F

Now I long for yesterday.

F Em A7 Dm Dm/C Bb

Yesterday, Love was such an easy game to play,

C Bb/F F

Now I need a place to hide away,

C/E Dm7 G7 Bb F

Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Dm7 G7 Bb F

Humm Hum-mm Humm Humm Humm-mm Humm

SO MANY VERSIONS OF THIS SONG BUT I KNOW THIS IS RIGHT

YOU CAN SUBSITUTE CHORDS FOR EG:

Dm7 Dm

SUB for

Em Em7

SUB for

Dm A

Sub / for just an A note

you can play it the way you like but I know these are the right chords

About Yesterday Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Yesterday by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Yesterday chords”, “Yesterday guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney 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 C/E, Am7, Bb/F, Dm/C, G/A, Dm.

FAQ — Yesterday by Paul McCartney

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Can I transpose "Yesterday" to a different key?

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.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Yesterday"?

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 Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "Yesterday" in?

The chords for "Yesterday" show the original chord names (including C/E, Am7, Bb/F, Dm/C, G/A, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.