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I'll Cry Instead by The Beatles - Instrumental Solo Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

I'll Cry Instead

By The Beatles Cello Solo Pages: 1
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This digital sheet music edition of “I'll Cry Instead” by The Beatles is a cello solo arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. This edition is 1 page long.

The published key is F major. It's marked brightly, at about 96 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Cello.

Stylistically, it's Country. There are 34 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.

From the Book:

Best of the Beatles - 2nd Edition

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composers
John Lennon , Paul McCartney
Lyricists
John Lennon , Paul McCartney
Product #
MN0162123
Pages
1 Page
Instrument
Cello
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1964
Tempo
Brightly
Metronome
h = 96
Original Published Key
F Major
Time Signature
2/2
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cello solo edition of “I'll Cry Instead” is in F 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 cello solo score for “I'll Cry Instead” 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.

Is “I'll Cry Instead” available for other instruments?

Yes. “I'll Cry Instead” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I'll Cry Instead” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

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