"Oh I believe in ... April Fool's Day." Paul McCartney may want to change the words to his classic "Yesterday" when he kicks off his first tour in nearly 10 years April 1 in Oakland, California.

The former Beatles singer will play 20 North American dates before wrapping up the Driving U.S.A. Tour May 17 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

McCartney will be promoting last year's Driving Rain solo album (see "Guitars Blare On Paul McCartney's Driving Rain"), though fans can also expect to hear some past hits from the Beatles and Wings.

Before hitting the road, Sir Paul will head to the Academy Awards, where his "Vanilla Sky" is nominated for Best Song (see ).

Driving U.S.A. Tour dates, according to the promoter:

  • 4/1 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
  • 4/3 - San Jose, CA @ San Jose Arena
  • 4/5 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 4/6 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 4/10 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
  • 4/13 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Center
  • 4/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Union Center
  • 4/17 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Continental Airlines Arena
  • 4/19 - Boston, MA @ Fleet Center
  • 4/26 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
  • 4/29 - Cleveland, OH @ Gund Arena
  • 5/1 - Auburn Hills, MI @ Palace at Auburn Hills
  • 5/4 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
  • 5/5 - Anaheim, CA @ Arrowhead Pond
  • 5/7 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Arena
  • 5/12 - Atlanta, GA @ Phillips Arena
  • 5/17 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ National Car Rental Center