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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Yesterday Once More" by Carpenters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
What chords are used in "Yesterday Once More"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A#m7, Amaj7, B, B7, C#m, Caug, D#m7, +7 more.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Yesterday Once More" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yesterday Once More" by Carpenters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Yesterday Once More" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Yesterday Once More" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.