Yesterday

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Yes ter day,

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

now it (C)looks as though they’re (Bb)here (F)to stay,

(C)oh (Dm7)I be lieve

in (Bb)yes (F)ter day.

Sud den ly,

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

there’s a (C)shad ow hang ing (Bb)o (F)ver me,

(C)oh (Dm7)yes ter day

came (Bb)sud (F)den ly.

(G)Why

(A7)she

(Dm)had (C)to (Bbmaj7)go (Dm)I don’t (Gm)know, she (C7)would n’t say.

(G)I

(A7)said

(Dm)some (C)thing (Bbmaj7)wrong, (Dm)now I (Gm)long for (C7)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 (Bb)hide (F)a way, (C)oh (Dm7)I be lieve

in (Bb)yes (F)ter day.

(G)Why

(A7)she

(Dm)had (C)to (Bbmaj7)go (Dm)I don’t (Gm)know, she (C7)would n’t say.

(G)I

(A7)said

(Dm)some (C)thing (Bbmaj7)wrong, (Dm)now I (Gm)long for (C7)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 (Bb)hide (F)a way, (C)oh (Dm7)I be lieve

in (Bb)yes (F)ter day.

(F)Mm mm (G)mm mm (Bb)mm (F)mm mm.

Yesterday — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yesterday" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 85 BPM.

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

About “Yesterday

Why does "Yesterday" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 85 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 chords are used in "Yesterday"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, Em, +4 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Yesterday"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yesterday".
Can I see all the notes in "Yesterday"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 85 BPM.

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