Yesterday

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To play the Easy Chords for Yesterday, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C]Y esterday,
[E7] All my troubles s[A] meemed so far away,
[F] Know it s eems [G7]as though they'[C]re h ere to stay,
[Am]Oh, I [F]beli eve in [C]yest erday

Suddenly,
I'm not half the man I used to be,
There's a shadow hanging over me,
Oh, yesterday came suddenly

[E7] Why [Am]she [G7]had [F]to g o,
[G7]I don't k now, [C]she wouldn't s ay
[Am] I [E7]sa id s[Am] ometh [E7] ing w[F] rong,
[G7]Now I l ong [C]for yeste rday

Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Know I need a place to hide away,
Oh, I believe in yesterday

Why she had to go,
I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said something wrong,
Know I long for yesterday

Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Know I need a place to hide away,
Oh, I believe in yesterday

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Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Yesterday by Paul McCartney is played in the key of C. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C, 'Yesterday' by Paul McCartney is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between A and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Yesterday by Paul McCartney: sounding in C (Capo Fret 5, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Capo on Fret 5 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – III – VI – IV – V – I

Song chords:

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C E7 A F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G7 Am

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into G, maintaining C sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – III – VI – IV – V – I • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Yesterday (Paul McCartney)?

To play the Easy Chords for Yesterday, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Yesterday?

The original recording key for Yesterday by Paul McCartney is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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