The First Cut Is the Deepest by Cat Stevens - Leadsheet, Lyrics/Melody/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 2)

The First Cut Is the Deepest

Composed by Cat Stevens Leadsheet Pages: 2
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“The First Cut Is the Deepest” composed by Cat Stevens is offered as a leadsheet arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Sheryl Crow. The arrangement spans 2 pages.

It's scored in C major. The tempo is moderately, at around 94 BPM. It's written for Voice, Strum, Guitar and C Instrument.

For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Adult Alternative. Musicnotes offers 52 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.

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Arrangement
Leadsheet
Composer
Cat Stevens
Lyricist
Cat Stevens
Product #
MN0101059
Pages
2 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Strum, Guitar , C Instrument
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from G4 to E6
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1967
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 94
Original Published Key
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The leadsheet edition of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the leadsheet score for “The First Cut Is the Deepest” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this leadsheet arrangement include?

The leadsheet arrangement of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” is written for voice, strum, guitar and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “The First Cut Is the Deepest” available for other instruments?

Yes. “The First Cut Is the Deepest” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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