Difficulty
Beginner πΆ
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
πΈ Chorus 1:
A Em A Em A
Dive into yesterday, dive into yesterday
Em
Dive into yesterday
πΈ Verse 1:
E D G D G
Narcissus disappearance through the smoke rings of our time
D A G A
While the plaster jester is speaking out of tune
E D G D G
In moonlight swimming madness deep within Aladdin's cave
D A G A C
But with d-d-diamonds dancing, we can all smile too soon
πΈ Bridge 1:
C F C F
Oh, swing and sway, the petals say
C F C B
Turn inside out and please
πΈ Chorus 2:
A Em A Em
Dive into yesterday, dive into yesterday
A Em
Dive into yesterday
πΈ Verse 2:
E D G D G
Kaleidoscopic tambourines are tickling your ears
D A G A
While the tiny goldfish all swim amongst the air
E D G D G
The Mardi Gras at midnight whistles tumbling in sound
D A G A C
While Sh-Sh-Shakespeare floats in - wild roses in his hair
πΈ Bridge 2:
C F C F
Oh, swing and sway, the petals say
C F A
Turn inside out and please
πΈ Verse 3:
E
Relax your eyes, for after all
G A E
We can but share these minutes
E D G D G
Battalions in baby blue are bursting beige balloons
D A G A
The water pistols are all filled with lemonade
E D G D G
The jester and the goldfish have joined minds above the moon
D A G A C
Oh, please kiss the flowers and you too will be saved
πΈ Bridge 3:
C F C F
Oh, swing and sway, the petals say
C F C
Time sign out and please
πΈ Chorus 3:
A Em A Em
Dive into yesterday, dive into yesterday
A Em
Dive into yesterday, oh
πΈ Outro:
Am C Em C
Song History
Published: June 20, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025