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The First Cut Is the Deepest
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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The First Cut Is the Deepest |
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Voice Strum Guitar C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-E6 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
94 |
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Product #:
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MN0101059 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I would have given you all of my heart, but there's someone who's torn it apart. |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Cat Stevens |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Strum Guitar C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-E6 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0101059 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 94 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, The First Cut Is the Deepest
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0101059 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I would have given you all of my heart, but there's someone who's torn it apart. |
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From the Albums: |
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From the Book: |
The Guitar Strummers' Rock Songbook |
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You May Also Like: |
A Change Would Do You Good (Sheryl Crow) Peace Train (Cat Stevens) Peace Train (Cat Stevens) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0101059 |
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From the Book: |
The Guitar Strummers' Rock Songbook |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” 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?
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What does this leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” is written for voice, strum, guitar and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The First Cut Is the Deepest” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The First Cut Is the Deepest” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” 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
“The First Cut Is the Deepest” composed by Cat Stevens is offered as a leadsheet arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Sheryl Crow. The arrangement spans 2 pages.
It's scored in C major. The tempo is moderately, at around 94 BPM. It's written for Voice, Strum, Guitar and C Instrument.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Adult Alternative. Musicnotes offers 52 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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