Yesterday

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(F)Yes ter day,

all my (A7)trou bles seemed so (Dm)far a way.

Now it (C)looks as though they’re (Fsus)here (F)to stay.

(C)Oh, (Dm7)I be (G)lieve in (Bb)yes ter (F)day.

(F)Sud den ly,

I’m not (A7)half the man I (Dm)used to be.

There’s a (C)shad ow hang ing (Fsus)o (F)ver me.

(C)Oh, (Dm7)yes ter (G)day came (Bb)sud den (F)ly.

(A7sus)Why

(A7)she (Dm)had (C)to (Bb)go (Dm)I don’t (Gm)know, she (C)would n’t (F)say.

(A7sus)I

(A7)said (Dm)some (C)thing (Bb)wrong, (Dm)now I (Gm)long for (C)yes ter (F)day.

Yes ter day,

love was (A7)such an eas y (Dm)game to play.

Now I (C)need a place to (Fsus)hide (F)a way.

(C)Oh, (Dm7)I be (G)lieve in (Bb)yes ter (F)day.

(A7sus)Why

(A7)she

(Dm)had (C)to (Bb)go (Dm)I don’t (Gm)know, she (C)would n’t (F)say.

(A7sus)I

(A7)said

(Dm)some (C)thing (Bb)wrong, (Dm)now I (Gm)long for (C)yes ter (F)day.

Yes ter day,

love was (A7)such an eas y (Dm)game to play.

Now I (C)need a place to (Fsus)hide (F)a way.

(C)Oh, (Dm7)I be (G)lieve in (Bb)yes ter (F)day.

(F)Mm.

Yesterday — Simple Sheet Music

"Yesterday" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 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 “Yesterday”

What key is "Yesterday" by The Beatles played in?
Yesterday is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yesterday"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Yesterday"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yesterday"?
"Yesterday" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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