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I'll Cry Instead by The Beatles - Instrumental Solo Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

I'll Cry Instead

By The Beatles Viola Solo Pages: 1
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Score Details

“I'll Cry Instead” by The Beatles is a viola solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It runs 1 page.

The original published key is F major. The tempo marking is brightly, around 96 BPM. It's written for Viola.

Its style is Country. This song is available in 34 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.

From the Book:

Best of the Beatles - 2nd Edition

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composers
John Lennon , Paul McCartney
Lyricists
John Lennon , Paul McCartney
Product #
MN0162122
Pages
1 Page
Instrument
Viola
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1964
Tempo
Brightly
Metronome
h = 96
Original Published Key
F Major
Time Signature
2/2
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The viola solo edition of “I'll Cry Instead” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the viola solo score for “I'll Cry Instead” 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 “I'll Cry Instead” available for other instruments?

Yes. “I'll Cry Instead” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I'll Cry Instead” 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.

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