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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Yesterday


"Yesterday" by The Beatles is typically performed in the key of F major. Released in 1965 as part of their album "Help!", the song was written by Paul McCartney and credited to the songwriting partnership of Lennon-McCartney. "Yesterday" is notable for its simple yet poignant melody, accompanied by McCartney's vocals and acoustic guitar. It became one of The Beatles' most famous and covered songs, with over 2,200 recorded versions by various artists, making it one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music. Interestingly, "Yesterday" holds the record for the most played song on radio and television worldwide, showcasing its enduring popularity and timeless appeal.

Yesterday - The Beatles

d c c
Yesterday
e f# g# a b c b a a
All my troubles seemed so far away
a a g f e d f e e
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
d c e d a1 c e e
Oh , I believe in yesterday

d c c
Suddenly
e f# g# a b c b a a
I'm not half the man I used to be
a a g f e d f e e
There's a shadow hanging over me
d c e d a1 c e e
Oh , yesterday came suddenly

e e a b c b a b
Why she had to go I don't know
a g b e
She wouldn't say
e e a b c b a b
I said something wrong now I long
a g b c ( g f e )
For yesterday

d c c
Yesterday
e f# g# a b c b a a
Love was such an easy game to play
a a g f e d f e e
Now I need a place to hide away
d c e d a1 c e e
Oh , I believe in yesterday

e e a b c b a b
Why she had to go I don't know
a g b e
She wouldn't say
e e a b c b a b
I said something wrong now I long
a g b c ( g f e )
For yesterday

d c c
Yesterday
e f# g# a b c b a a
Love was such an easy game to play
a a g f e d f e e
Now I need a place to hide away
d c e d a1 c e e
Oh , I believe in yesterday