- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
First Cut Is the Deepest |
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Voice Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
98 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0047212 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"This version captures the opening harp part accurately and can be used to get a good start..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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I would have given you all of my heart. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0047212 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I would have given you all of my heart. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Unplugged Guitar Big Book Xtreme |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “First Cut Is the Deepest” is in G 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 guitar TAB score for “First Cut Is the Deepest” 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.
What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “First Cut Is the Deepest” is written for voice and guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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 “First Cut Is the Deepest” available for other instruments?
Yes. “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 “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
“First Cut Is the Deepest” by James Taylor is a guitar TAB arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Cat Stevens. It runs 2 pages. The original published key is G major.
The tempo marking is moderately, around 98 BPM. It's written for Voice and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Singer-Songwriter.
This song is available in 52 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rating. One customer writes: “This version captures the opening harp part accurately and can be used to get a good start at arranging the PP Arnold version”
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