Thatll Be The Day
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
So I thought I would give it a shot, and add the chords to the original recording of
"That'll Be The Day" by
Buddy Holly, recorded in 1956. Now this is my first tab, so please don't judge! Here it
is!
(Link: https://youtu.be/_LlUwu4bsMY)
[Intro]
D
Line:
[Chorus]
G F
That’ll be the day when you say goodbye
D
That’ll be the day when you make me cry
G
You say you’re gonna leave, you know it’s a lie ‘cause
E D
That’ll be the day when I die
[Verse 1]
G D
Well, you give me all your lovin’, and your turtle dovin’
G D
All your hugs and kisses, and your money too
G D
Well, you know you love me baby, still you tell me maybe
E A
That someday, well, I’ll be blue
[Chorus]
G F
That’ll be the day when you say goodbye
D
That’ll be the day when you make me cry
G
You say you’re gonna leave, you know it’s a lie ‘cause
E D
That’ll be the day when I die
[Solo]
D A D G D G A G D A
[Chorus]
G F
Well, that’ll be the day when you say goodbye
D
That’ll be the day when you make me cry
G
You say you’re gonna leave, you know it’s a lie ‘cause
E D
That’ll be the day when I die
[Verse 2]
G D
When Cupid shot his dart, he shot it at your heart
G D
So if we ever part, and I leave you
G D
You sit and hold me, and you tell me boldly
E A
That someday, well I’ll be through
[Chorus]
G F
That’ll be the day when you say goodbye
D
That’ll be the day when you make me cry
G
You say you’re gonna leave, you know it’s a lie ‘cause
E D
That’ll be the day when I die
[Outro]
G
Well, that’ll be the day, ooh hoo
D
That’ll be the day, ooh hoo
G
That’ll be the day, ooh hoo
D
That’ll be the day
How to play Thatll Be The Day
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.