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Only Yesterday chords by
Nat King Cole
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
D
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A
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D

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Verse 1
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Only yesterday
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I loved you
E
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And you said that you
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loved me
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Yesterday, I thought we both knew
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That our love would always be
Verse 2
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We planned our lives together,
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dear
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Setting our hopes so high
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A

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You were my future, bright and clear
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A rainbow that filled my sky
Verse 3
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And only yesterday I loved you
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But today it's plain to see
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When you said you loved
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forever
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No, you didn't mean just me
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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And only yesterday I
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loved you
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But today it's plain to see
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When you said you loved forever
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No, you didn't mean just me
Verse 5
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No, you didn't mean just me
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • E

  • C

  • Am

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Only Yesterday by Nat King Cole is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Only Yesterday are Eb, Ab, Bb, F, Db, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ab, Bb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Only Yesterday is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Only Yesterday using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Only Yesterday. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Nat King Cole.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Only Yesterday to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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