Yesterday Once More

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

When I was (F)young I’d lis ten to the (Am)ra di o wait in’ (Dm)for my fav ’rite songs.

When they (Bbmaj7)played I’d sing a long it made me smile.

Those were such (F)hap py times and not so (Am)long a go how I (Dm)won dered (Dm)where they’d gone

(A7)but they’re (Dm)back a gain just like a (Dm)long lost friend all the (Bb)songs I (Gm7)love so well.

Ev ’ry (F)sha la la la ev ’ry (Dm)wo wo still (F)shines.

Ev ’ry (F)shing a ling a ling that they’re (Dm)start in’ to sing so (Gm7)fine.

(C)When they (Dm)get to the part where he’s (C#)break ing her heart it can (F)real ly make me cry just like be (F)fore.

It’s yes ter day once (F)more.

(Shoo bie do lang (Gm7)lang.)

Look in’ (F)back on how it was in (Am)years gone by and the (Dm)good times that I had

makes to (Bbmaj7)day seem rath er sad

so much has changed.

Those It was (F)songs of love that I would (Am)sing to then and I’d (Dm)mem o (Dm)rize each word.

(A7)Those old (Dm)mel o dies still sound so (Dm)good to me as they (Bb)melt the (Gm7)years a way.

Ev ’ry (F)sha la la la ev ’ry (Dm)wo wo

still (F)shines.

Ev ’ry (F)shing a ling a ling that they’re (Dm)start in’ to sing so (Gm7)fine.

(C)All my (Dm)best mem o ries come back (C#)clear ly to me some can (F)e ven make me cry just like be (F)fore.

It’s yes ter day once (F)more.

(Shoo bie do lang (Gm7)lang.)

Look in’

(Bb)Ev (C)’ry (F)sha la la la ev ’ry (Dm)wo wo

still (F)shines.

Ev ’ry (F)shing a ling a ling that they’re (Dm)start in’ to sing so (Gm7)fine.

(Bb)Ev (C)’ry (F)sha la la la ev ’ry (Dm)wo wo

still (F)shines.

Ev ’ry (F)shing a ling a ling that they’re (Dm)start in’ to sing so (Gm7)fine.

(Bb)Ev (C)’ry

Yesterday Once More — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Yesterday Once More”

Can I play "Yesterday Once More" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Yesterday Once More" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Yesterday Once More" by Carpenters played in?
Yesterday Once More is arranged in the key of F 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Yesterday Once More"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Yesterday Once More" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Yesterday Once More"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Yesterday Once More" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.