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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"That'll Be The Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “That'll Be The Day

Where are the chord symbols for "That'll Be The Day" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "That'll Be The Day" is in Eb.
What key is "That'll Be The Day" by Buddy Holly played in?
That'll Be The Day is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "That'll Be The Day"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "That'll Be The Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "That'll Be The Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "That'll Be The Day"?
"That'll Be The Day" was originally performed by Buddy Holly. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "That'll Be The Day"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, C9, Eb, Edim, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Buddy Holly can I play here?
Try "NOT FADE AWAY", "PEGGY SUE", "EVERYDAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "That'll Be The Day" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "That'll Be The Day" is in the key of Eb at 128 BPM.
What chords are in "That'll Be The Day"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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