Yesterday Once More

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Yesterday Once More" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.

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

About “Yesterday Once More

What key is "Yesterday Once More" by Carpenters played in?
Yesterday Once More is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yesterday Once More"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yesterday Once More" 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 "Yesterday Once More"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yesterday Once More"?
"Yesterday Once More" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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