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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Only Yesterday" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Only Yesterday”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Only Yesterday" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Only Yesterday" is in G.
- What key is "Only Yesterday" by Carpenters played in?
- Only Yesterday 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 "Only Yesterday"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Yesterday" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Only Yesterday"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only Yesterday"?
- "Only Yesterday" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Only Yesterday" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Only Yesterday" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Only Yesterday"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.