Here Today

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

And if I said

I real ly knew you well, what (G)would your an swer be,

if you were here to day?

(Cm7)Ooh,

(G7)here (Cm)to (G)day.

Well, know ing you,

youโ€™d prob โ€™ly laugh and say that (G)we were worlds a part,

if you were here to day, (Cm7)ooh,

(G7)here (Cm)to (G)day.

But as for me,

I still re mem ber how it was be fore,

and I am hold ing back the (C)tears

(Am)no

(Em)more,

(C)ooh

(Am)ooh

(Em)ooh.

I (Fmaj7)love you,

(D)ooh.

(G)What a bout the time we met?

Well, I sup (Ebdim7)pose that you could say that we were (Em)play ing hard to get.

Did nโ€™t un der stand a thing, but we could (Am7)al ways sing.

What a bout the night we cried be cause there (Ebdim7)was nโ€™t an y rea son left to (Em)keep it all in side?

Nev er un der stood a word, but you were (Am7)al ways there

with a smile.

And if I say

I real ly loved you and was (G)glad you came a long,

then you were here to day, (Cm7)ooh.

for you were (G7)in my (Cm)song,

(Cm7)ooh,

(G7)here (Cm)to (G)day.

Here Today โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Here Today" by Paul McCartney: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œHere Todayโ€

What key is "Here Today" by Paul McCartney played in?
Here Today is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Here Today"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Here Today" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Here Today"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Here Today"?
"Here Today" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Here Today"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am, Am7, C, C#m7, Cm, Cm7, D, D7, +7 more.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Here Today" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Here Today" by Paul McCartney. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Here Today" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Here Today" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.