- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
That'll Be the Day |
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Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0136538 |
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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: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Well, that'll be the day, when you say, goodbye, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Buddy Holly |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0136538 |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Beginner Notes |
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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 #: |
MN0136538 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Well, that'll be the day, when you say, goodbye, |
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From the Book: |
E-Z Play Today #315 - VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “That'll Be the Day” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “That'll Be the Day” is written for voice, treble clef instrument and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
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 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“That'll Be the Day” by Buddy Holly is available as a beginner notes arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It has also been recorded by The Crickets. It was originally composed by Jerry Allison and Norman Petty. It includes 2 pages of music.
The original key is C major. It's played at about 120 BPM. It's written for Voice, Treble Clef Instrument and Piano. Contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Rock. There are 38 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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