London, April 17 (IANS) Veteran singer Sir Paul McCartney's piano fetched $240,000 at an auction here.

 
 The 68-year-old singer had composed the song "Yesterday" with the 1926 Art Deco green miniature piano, reports contactmusic.com.
 
 He had previously revealed that he had heard the same tune in a dream and hurried to the piano as he woke so as not to forget the music.
 
 It is believed the anonymous winning bidder is an overseas private collector.