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Song: |
That'll Be the Day |
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Composed by: |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
72 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0104205 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Buddy Holly |
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Additional Performer: |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Forms: |
Song Solo |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0104205 |
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Tempo: |
With a beat |
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Metronome: |
h = 72 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1957 |
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Publisher: |
MPL Communications, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0104205 |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Essential Songs for Cello |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The cello solo edition of “That'll Be the Day” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the cello solo score for “That'll Be the Day” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
Is “That'll Be the Day” available for other instruments?
Yes. “That'll Be the Day” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “That'll Be the Day” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“That'll Be the Day” composed by Buddy Holly is a cello solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by The Crickets. It was written by Jerry Allison and Norman Petty.
It runs 1 page. The original published key is C major. The tempo is with a beat, at around 72 BPM.
It's arranged for Cello. It's categorized as Pop Rock on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 38 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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