At The End Of The Day

by Claude-Michel Schonberg

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At the end of the day you’re an oth er day (Cm)old er.

And that’s all you can say for the life of the (C)poor.

It’s a (Bb)strug gle, it’s a (F)war.

And there’s (Bb)noth ing that an y one’s (F)giv ing.

One more (Gm)day ter stand com ing a (D7)bout, what is it (Eb)for?

One less day to be liv ing.

At the end of the day you’re an oth er day (Cm)cold er.

And the shirt on your back does n’t keep out the (C)chill.

And the (Bb)right eous hur ry (F)past.

They don’t (Bb)hear ing the lit tle one’s (F)cry ing.

And the (Gm)win ter is com ing on (D7)fast, read y to (Eb)kill.

One day near er to liv ing.

dy ing.

At the end of the day there’s an oth er day (C)dawn ing.

And the sun in the morn ing is wait ing to (C)rise.

Like the (G)waves crash on the (D)sand, like a (G)storm that ’ll break an y (D)sec ond, there’s a (Ab)hun ger in the (Eb)land.

There’s a (Ab)reck on ing still to be (Eb)reck oned.

And there’s (Bb)gon na be hell to (F)pay

at the end of the (Gm)day.

At the end of the day you get noth ing for (Cm)noth ing.

Sit ting flat on your butt does n’t buy an y (Cm)bread.

There are (Bb)chil dren back at (F)home.

And the (Bb)chil dren have got to be (F)fed.

And you’re (Gm)luck y to be in a (D7)job, and in a (Eb)bed.

And we’re count ing our bless ings.

at the end of the (Gm)day.

At The End Of The Day by Claude-Michel Schonberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “At The End Of The Day by Claude-Michel Schonberg in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "At The End Of The Day" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "At The End Of The Day"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Claude-Michel Schonberg songs work for kids?
Try "A Heart Full Of Love", "A Little Fall Of Rain", "Bring Him Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.