Yesterday Once More

by Carpenters
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When I was (E)young I’d lis ten to the (G#m)ra di o, wait in’ (C#m)for my fa v’rite songs.

When they (Amaj7)played, I’d sing a long;

it made me smile.

Those were such (E)hap py times, and not so (G#m)long a go, how I (C#m)won dered (C#m)where they’d gone.

(D#)But (G#7)they’re (C#m)back a gain, just like a (C#m)long lost friend, all the (Amaj7)songs I (F#m7)love so well.

Ev (B)’ry (E)sha la la la, ev ’ry (C#m)whoa whoa still shines.

Ev ’ry (E)shing a ling a ling that they’re (C#m)start ing to sing’s so fine.

(B)When they (C#m)get to the part where he’s (C+)break in’ her heart, it can (E)real ly make me cry just like be fore.

It’s yes ter day once (Emaj7)more.

(Shoo bie doo lang lang.)

Look in’ (E)back on how it was in (G#m)years gone by and the (C#m)good times that I had,

makes to (Amaj7)day seem rath er sad;

so much has changed.

Those It was (E)songs of love that I would (G#m)sing to then, and I’d (C#m)mem o (C#m)rize each word.

(D#)Those (G#7)old (C#m)mel o dies still sound so (C#m)good to me as they (Amaj7)melt the (F#m7)years a way.

Ev (B)’ry (E)sha la la la, ev ’ry (C#m)whoa whoa

still shines.

Ev ’ry (E)shing a ling a ling that they’re (C#m)start ing to sing’s so fine.

(B)All my (C#m)best mem o ries come back (C+)clear ly to me; some can (E)e ven make me cry just like be fore.

It’s yes ter day once (Emaj7)more.

(Shoo bie doo lang lang.)

Look in’

(A)Ev (B)’ry (E)sha la la la, ev ’ry (C#m)whoa whoa

still shines.

Ev ’ry (E)shing a ling a ling that they’re (C#m)start in’ to sing’s so fine.

(A)Ev (B)’ry (E)sha la la la, ev ’ry (C#m)whoa whoa

still shines.

Ev ’ry (E)shing a ling a ling that they’re (C#m)start in’ to sing’s so fine.

(A)Ev (B)’ry

Yesterday Once More by Carpenters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Yesterday Once More

What key is "Yesterday Once More" in?
"Yesterday Once More" by Carpenters is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Yesterday Once More" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Yesterday Once More" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Yesterday Once More"?
This arrangement of "Yesterday Once More" uses 15 chords: A, A#m7, Amaj7, B, B7, C#m, Caug, D#m7, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Yesterday Once More" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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