[Verse 1] Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away Now, it looks as though they're here to stay Oh, I believe in yesterday [Verse 2] Suddenly, I don't have the laugh, I used to weep There's a shadow hanging over me Oh, yesterday, came suddenly [Verse 3] Why'd she have to go I don't know, she wouldn't say I said something wrong Now, I long for yesterday [Verse 4] Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play Now I need a place to hide away Oh, I believe in yesterday