That'll Be The Day

· by Buddy Holly

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Lyrics

Well, (Bb)you (Eb)give me all your lov in’ and your tur tle dov in’, all your hugs an’ kiss es an’ your mon (F7)ey, too.

(Bb7)Well, you know you love me, ba by, un til you tell me, may be, (C7)that some day, well, (F7)I’ll be through!

Well, (Eb)that ’ll be the day, when you say, good bye.

Yes, (Bb)that ’ll be the day, when you make me (Bb7)cry.

Ah, you (Eb)say you’re gon na leave, you know it’s a lie, ’cause (Bb)that (CN.C.)’ll be the day (F7)when I (Bb)die.

(Bb7)Well, when Cu pid shot his dart, he shot it at your (Bb7)heart.

So if we ev er part and (Edim)I (F7)leave (Bb)you, you say you told me an’ you told me bold ly, (C7)that some (C)day, well, (F)I’ll (C9)be (F7)through.

(Bb)Well, (F7)when I (Bb)die.

That'll Be The Day by Buddy Holly — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That'll Be The Day” by Buddy Holly in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 128 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "That'll Be The Day" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "That'll Be The Day"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "That'll Be The Day" use?: Just 10 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, C9, Eb, Edim, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Buddy Holly songs work for kids?: Try "NOT FADE AWAY", "PEGGY SUE", "EVERYDAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.