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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Yesterday" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 85 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "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. "Yesterday" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "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. "Yesterday" is in the key of Bb at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "Yesterday"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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