“That’ll Be the Day” is a classic rock and roll song recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957. Written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty, the song became one of the defining hits of the early rock and roll era.
About The Song
The lyrics of “That’ll Be the Day” were inspired by a phrase that John Wayne’s character frequently used in the movie “The Searchers.” The song’s lyrics express skepticism and disbelief, suggesting that the narrator will be happy when certain unlikely events occur.
Buddy Holly’s distinctive vocal style and innovative guitar playing, along with the energetic and catchy nature of the song, contributed to its success. “That’ll Be the Day” became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song’s impact on the rock and roll genre was significant, and it helped establish Buddy Holly as a leading figure in the early days of rock music. “That’ll Be the Day” remains a classic and is considered one of the essential songs of the 1950s rock and roll era.
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Well, that’ll be the day
When you say goodbye
Yes, that’ll be the day
When you make me cry
You say you’re gonna leave
You know it’s a lie
‘Cause that’ll be the day
When I die
Well, you gave me all your loving
And your turtle doving
All your hugs and kisses
And your money too
You know you love me, baby
Still you tell me maybe
That someday well
I’ll be through
Well, that’ll be the day
When you say goodbye
Yes, that’ll be the day
When you make me cry
You say you’re gonna leave
You know it’s a lie
‘Cause that’ll be the day
When I die
Well, that’ll be the day
When you say goodbye
Yes, that’ll be the day
When you make me cry
You say you’re gonna leave
You know it’s a lie
Cause that’ll be the day
When I die, well
When Cupid shot his dart
He shot it at your heart
So if we ever part
Then I’ll leave you
You sit and hold me
And you tell me boldly
That someday
Well, I’ll be through
Well, that’ll be the day
When you say goodbye
Yes, that’ll be the day
When you make me cry
You say you’re gonna leave
You know it’s a lie
‘Cause that’ll be the day
When I die
Well, that’ll be the day, oh-oh
That’ll be the day, oh-oh
That’ll be the day, oh-oh
That’ll be the day