Yesterday by The Beatles
Key: F · 96 BPM · 4/4
Yesterday by The Beatles is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel, played as a vi-IV-V-I rotation: Dm-Bb-C-F. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel), played as a vi-IV-V-I rotation in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | C#m-A-B-E |
| Capo 3 | D | Bm-G-A-D |
| Capo 5 | C | Am-F-G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F
- 0:08 Am
- 0:10 Dm
- 0:12 Bb
- 0:14 C
- 0:15 F
- 0:17 Dm
- 0:20 Bb
- 0:20 F
- 0:27 Dm
- 0:30 Bb
- 0:31 C7
- 0:32 F
- 0:34 Dm
- 0:37 Bb
- 0:37 F
- 0:39 A
- 0:42 Dm
- 0:43 Bb
- 0:44 Gm
- 0:45 C7
- 0:47 F
- 0:49 A
- 0:52 Dm
- 0:53 Bb
- 0:54 Gm
- 0:55 C7
- 0:57 F
- 1:04 Dm
- 1:07 Bb
- 1:08 C
- 1:09 F
- 1:12 Dm
- 1:14 Bb
- 1:15 F
- 1:17 A7
- 1:19 Dm
- 1:21 Bb
- 1:22 C7
- 1:24 F
- 1:27 A7
- 1:29 Dm
- 1:32 C7
- 1:34 F
- 1:41 Am
- 1:42 Dm
- 1:44 Bb
- 1:46 C
- 1:47 F
- 1:49 Dm
- 1:52 Bb
- 1:52 F
- 1:57 Bb
- 1:58 F
Frequently asked questions
What key is Yesterday in?
Yesterday is in F major.
What chords does Yesterday use?
The core of Yesterday cycles through Dm, Bb, C, F (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Yesterday?
Yesterday runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Yesterday use?
Yesterday follows the I-vi-IV-V progression, played as a vi-IV-V-I rotation. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Yesterday?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.