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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “That'll Be The Day”

What key is "That'll Be The Day" in?
"That'll Be The Day" by Buddy Holly is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "That'll Be The Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "That'll Be The Day" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "That'll Be The Day"?
This arrangement of "That'll Be The Day" uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, C9, Eb, Edim, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "That'll Be The Day" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Buddy Holly can I play here?
Try "NOT FADE AWAY", "PEGGY SUE", "EVERYDAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.