Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday

by Stevie Wonder
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What hap pened (G7)to

the world we (C)knew,

when we would (G7)dream and scheme and (C)wile the (E7)time a (Am)way, yes ter (D7)me, yes ter (G7)you, yes ter (C)day?

Where did it (G7)go,

that yes ter (C)glow,

when we could (G7)feel the wheel of (C)life the (E7)turn our (Am)way, yes ter (D7)me, yes ter (G7)you, yes ter (C)day?

I had a (Dm7)dream, so did (G7)you.

Life was (C)warm, (E7)love was (Am)true.

Two kids who fol lowed all the (G7)rules,

(G)yes (Dm)ter (C)fools.

(Ebm)And (Dm7)now, now it (G7)seems

those yes ter (C)dreams

were just a (G7)cruel and fool ish (C)game we (E7)used to (Am)play, yes ter (D7)me, yes ter (G7)you, yes ter (C)day.

When I re (Dm7)call what we (G7)had, I feel (C)lost, (E7)I feel (Am)sad,

with noth ing but the mem โ€™ry (G7)of

(G)yes (Dm)ter (C)love.

(Ebm)And (Dm7)now, now it (G7)seems

those yes ter (C)dreams

were just a (G7)cruel and fool ish (C)game we (E7)had to (Am)play, yes ter (D7)me, yes ter (G7)you, yes ter (C)day.

When I re

Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" by Stevie Wonder in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œYester-me, Yester-you, Yesterdayโ€

Can I learn "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
What key is "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" by Stevie Wonder played in?
Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday"?
"Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, E7, Ebm, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.