Yesterday Chords
by The Beatles
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About Yesterday
Yesterday is the most covered song in the history of recorded music, with over 2,200 known versions. Paul McCartney famously dreamt the melody and initially used the placeholder lyrics "Scrambled eggs" until he wrote the final words. The song features McCartney solo with an acoustic guitar and a string quartet — a first for a rock band — and marked a turning point in popular music's sophistication.
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Tips for Playing Yesterday
The song is in F major but often played with a capo on 1st fret using E shapes
Without capo: F-Em7-A7-Dm-Dm/C-Bb-C7-F is the main progression
With capo 1: use E-Dm-G7-C-Am shapes for easier fingering
The descending bass line (Dm-Dm/C-Bb) is essential to the song's character
Keep the tempo rubato (slightly free) - this isn't a strict-tempo song
Fun Facts About Yesterday
McCartney dreamed the melody and initially worried he had subconsciously plagiarized it
The working title was "Scrambled Eggs" with lyrics: "Scrambled eggs, oh my baby how I love your legs"
Guinness World Records lists it as the most covered song ever
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