A D
yesterday was better than today
Bm E
yesterday was when I went away
A D
tomorrow I will have a brand new car
Bm C# B E A
If I get a letter, tomorrow will be better than today
D A D A Bm F#m D A D A Bm F#m
doo doodoodoodoodoo
A D
Your weighted hair is hanging down your back
Bm F#m E
and all the dreams you've had are coming back
A D Bm C#
when you have your pockets filled with gold, you don't have to wake up
B E A
or even use your make-up when you're old
D A D A Bm F#m D A D A Bm F#m Bm
doo doodoodoodoodo
F#
A D
Bm E
B F#m
E B E
(flute solo)
A D A D Bm F#m
dooodooo dooodooo doodoodoodooo dooodoodooodooodoodooo
A D Bm E
yesterday was better than today, steadily my hair was turning grey
A D Bm C# B
I'm fifty, he is fifty-one, when we reach New Mexico the party
E A
it will start to go again
D A D A Bm F#m D A D A Bm A
doo doodoodoodooo