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Another Day Paul McCartney

 "Another Day" was Paul McCartney’s first solo single, released in 1971. The original version features a gentle pop arrangement with prominent acoustic guitar, creating a reflective and melodic mood. Playing this on guitar captures that easy, storytelling feel.


Chords and Transitions

The song uses open chords: G, C, D, Em, Am, A, E7, B7, Bm, Am7, F. These are common for beginners, but B7 and Bm may require extra practice due to their finger positioning.
Practice switching between G–B7–Em and C–G–A–D, as these transitions repeat often.
For Am7, just lift your ring finger from Am. For Bm, try the simplified version (index finger barring the 1st fret of high E and B, middle finger on the 2nd fret of G, ring finger on 4th fret D).


Strumming Pattern

A relaxed down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) pattern works well, matching the song’s easygoing vibe.
Play softly; emphasize the first down strum and let the chords ring.
On lines with repeated single chords (like the [A] [A] [A] section), use one down strum per chord to mimic the recording’s rhythmic feel.


Tips for Beginners

Start slow, focusing on smooth chord changes.
Use a capo if needed to fit your vocal range.
Listen to the original for timing, especially during the “du du du” sections, and try palm muting lightly for dynamic variation.
Enjoy the storytelling—let your strumming follow the lyrics’ flow.

EADGBE G
EADGBEX B7
EADGBE Em
EADGBEX Am
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE C
EADGBEX A
EADGBE E7
EADGBE E
EADGBEX Am7
EADGBEX Bm
EADGBE F
Verse 1
EveryG day she takes a morning bath sheB7 wets her hair
Em Wraps a towel around her as she'sAm heading for the bedroom chair
It's just aD notherG day
Verse 2
C Slipping intoG stockings,C stepping intoG shoes
C dipping in theG pocket of herA raincoat
A A A A A A A D
It's just anotherG day
Verse 3
At the office where the papers grow sheB7 takes a break
Em Drinks another coffee and sheAm finds it hard to stay awake
It's just aD notherG day
Du du duC du duAm du
It's just aD notherG day
Du du duE7 du duAm du
It's just aD notherG day
G D Em
Bridge
So sad, soC sad
A Sometimes sheC feels, soEm sad
Alone in her apartment she'dC dwell
til the man of herA dreams comes toC break, theEm spell
Bridge 2
E Ahhhhh,Am7 stay, don't stand herD up
and heD comes, and heBm stays
but heB7 leaves the nextEm day
So sa-C ad
A Sometimes sheC feels, soEm sad
Verse 4
As sheG posts another letter to theB7 sound of five
Em People gather 'round her and sheAm finds it hard to stay alive
It's just aD notherG day
Du du duC du duAm du
It's just aD notherG day
Du du duE7 du duAm du
It's just aD notherG day
G D Em
Bridge Repeat
So sad, soC sad
A Sometimes sheC feels, soEm sad
Alone in her apartment she'dC dwell
til the man of herA dreams comes toC break, theEm spell
E Ahhhh,Am7 stay, don't stand herD up
and heD comes, and heBm stays
but heB7 leaves the nextEm day
So sa-C ad
A Sometimes sheC feels soEm sad
Final Verse
EveryG day she takes a morning bath sheB7 wets her hair
Em Wraps a towel around her as she'sAm heading for the bedroom chair
It's just aD notherG day
C Slipping intoG stockings,C stepping intoG shoes
C dipping in theG pocket of herA raincoat
A A A A A A A D
It's just anotherG day
Du du duC du duAm du
It's just aD notherG day
Du du duE7 du duAm du
Outro
It's just aD notherG day
F C G