“Yesterday” stands as a track by the British ensemble The Beatles, released in 1965 as a part of their album “Help!”. Penned by Paul McCartney, this song ranks among their most renowned and covered compositions, with a staggering count of over 2,200 recorded renditions. McCartney has shared the tale of how the melody visited him in a dream, initially mistaking it for a tune he had previously encountered. The composition spotlights McCartney’s vocals harmonizing solely with his acoustic guitar and a quartet of strings, bestowing upon it a straightforward yet emotionally resonant quality. Commended for its timeless elegance and poignant lyrics that delve into themes of love lost and remorse, the song holds an esteemed place in musical history.
Did You Know
“Yesterday” stands as a ballad crafted and presented by Paul McCartney, and it found its release through The Beatles in 1965.
This composition boasts the distinction of being the most covered song across diverse artists, with an impressive tally of over 2,200 reinterpretations.
Interestingly, the initial melody drew inspiration from the chord progression featured in “When Sunny Gets Blue,” a piece composed by Jack Segal and Marilyn Bergman.
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Lyrics
Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away.
Now it looks as though they’re here to stay.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Suddenly, I’m not half the man I used to be.
There’s a shadow hanging over me.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.
Why she had to go?
I don’t know, she wouldn’t say.
I said something wrong.
Now I long for yesterday.
Yesterday love was such an easy game to play.
Now 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.
Now I long for yesterday.
Yesterday love was such an easy game to play.
Now I need a place to hide away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
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