What key is "Only Yesterday" in?

"Only Yesterday" by Carpenters is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Only Yesterday" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Only Yesterday" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Only Yesterday" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Af ter long e nough of be ing a (Am7)lone,

ev ’ry one must (D7)face their share of lone li (G)ness.

In my own (A7)time no bod y (D)knew

the (G)pain I was go in’ (C)thru,

and (Am7)wait in’ was all my (Dsus)heart could (D)do.

(G)Hope was all I had un til you (A7)came,

(F#dim)may be you can’t see

how much you mean to (G)me.

You were the (A7)dawn

break ing the (D)night,

the (G)prom ise of morn ing (C)light,

(A7)fill ing the world sur (D)round ing me.

When I hold you (F)ba by, ba by, feels like may be (Am)things will be all right.

(F)Ba by, ba by, your love’s made me (Dsus)free as a song,

(D7)sing in’ for ev er.

(G)On ly yes ter day when I was (Am7)sad and I was (D7)lone ly,

(G)you showed me the way to leave the (Am7)past and all its (D7)tears be hind me.

To mor row may be e ven (Em)bright er than to day

since (Am7)I threw my (D7)sad ness a (Am7)way.

On ly yes ter (G)day.

I have found my home here in your (Am7)arms,

(D7)no where else on earth I’d real ly rath er (G)be.

Life waits for (A7)us.

Share it with (D)me,

the (G)best is a bout to (C)be.

And (A7)so much is left for (D)us to see.

When I hold you (G)day.

Only Yesterday by Carpenters

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Only Yesterday”

What key is "Only Yesterday" in?: "Only Yesterday" by Carpenters is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Only Yesterday" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Only Yesterday" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Only Yesterday" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.